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P955 JSF

1996 Aston Martin Virage

Maroon Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

32,923 mi
Last recorded32,923 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin Virage23,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP955 JSF
MakeAston Martin
ModelVirage
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 32,923 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 32,919 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 32,900 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 32,722 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 32,713 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2019 32,617 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 32,616 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 32,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 31,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also near bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also near bald inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 31,912 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front exhaust clamp insecure

Pass 7 Jul 2016 31,793 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 May 2016 31,783 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust clamp insecure, o\s\f downpipe

oil leak , gearbox area.

Pass 9 Jun 2015 31,745 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 31,739 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 31,696 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 31,152 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 31,152 miles

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 29,693 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhust clamps missing and mounts cracked

Fail 6 Jul 2012 29,659 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhust clamp missing and rubber mounts cracked

Pass 4 Jul 2011 29,541 miles

Slight wear on inner edges of o/s/f and n/s/f tyres.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 27,730 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 27,000 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 27,000 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 27,000 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 26,337 miles

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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P955 JSF is a 1996 Aston Martin Virage in Maroon with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 P955 JSF, 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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P955 JSF is a 1996 Aston Martin Virage, first registered on 5 August 1996.

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