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R353 JCU

1997 Aston Martin Virage

Red Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

61,971 mi
Last recorded61,971 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Aston Martin Virage22,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR353 JCU
MakeAston Martin
ModelVirage
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 61,971 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 61,971 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high dip beam (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 61,808 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 61,403 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 61,189 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 60,383 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 59,639 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 59,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 58,028 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 57,533 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 57,368 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 23 May 2013 57,368 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 May 2012 57,173 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 9 May 2012 57,173 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Nearside Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2011 56,286 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 55,776 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 May 2010 55,776 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 55,443 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 55,114 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 55,114 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 54,588 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 54,580 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 53,624 miles

Left hand rear tyre tread depth 2mm on inside edge

Right hand rear tyre tread depth 1.6mm on inside edge

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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R353 JCU is a 1997 Aston Martin Virage in Red with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1997 Aston Martin Virage models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 22,297 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 R353 JCU, 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 29 years old, this Aston Martin Virage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R353 JCU registered?

R353 JCU is a 1997 Aston Martin Virage, first registered on 27 October 1997.

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