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P549 GPE

1996 Aston Martin Virage

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

39,179 mi
Last recorded39,179 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin Virage23,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP549 GPE
MakeAston Martin
ModelVirage
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 39,179 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 39,179 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 39,179 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 39,132 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 39,043 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 39,043 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 38,942 miles

Nearside rear outer brake pad wearing thin

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Jul 2016 38,347 miles

Excessive oil leak

Fail 18 May 2016 38,333 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Excessive oil leak

Pass 21 May 2015 37,953 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 May 2015 37,953 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 37,851 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 37,842 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 37,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2011 36,896 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 36,055 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 35,961 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 35,916 miles

Centre Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 35,245 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 35,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

center exaust box damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2007 33,215 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 33,215 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Virage?

Based on 6,052 MOT tests across 508 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
684
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
508
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 137
brake binding 75
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 59
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 55
parking brake recording little or no effort 42
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P549 GPE is a 1996 Aston Martin Virage in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1996 Aston Martin Virage models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 23,831 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Aston Martin Virage fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P549 GPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Virage typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Aston Martin Virage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P549 GPE is a 1996 Aston Martin Virage, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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