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R585 DKX

1997 Aston Martin Virage

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

35,006 mi
Last recorded35,006 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Aston Martin Virage22,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR585 DKX
MakeAston Martin
ModelVirage
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 35,006 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 34,310 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 32,027 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 30,254 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY CLOSE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 29,557 miles

long park brake travel

Pass 5 Dec 2019 29,402 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

long hand brake travel

Pass 17 Sep 2018 27,395 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 26,690 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 24,690 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 21,827 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 21,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2014 19,238 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 18,889 miles

vehicle presenter be aware front tyres are wearing on shoulders possible geometry steering check needed

Pass 28 Mar 2008 18,641 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 18,128 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

all front suspension bushes look slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r tyre slightly worn

o/s/f tyre almost bald on inner edge

parking brake lever comes up high

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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R585 DKX is a 1997 Aston Martin Virage in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R585 DKX, 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 R585 DKX registered?

R585 DKX is a 1997 Aston Martin Virage, first registered on 17 September 1997.

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