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S297 MFC

1998 Aston Martin Virage

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

29,189 mi
Last recorded29,189 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Aston Martin Virage27,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS297 MFC
MakeAston Martin
ModelVirage
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 29,189 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 27,691 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 26,827 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 26,008 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bump stop deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 24,009 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 23,601 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 23,118 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 22,176 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 21,262 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 21,243 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 22,053 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 19,927 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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S297 MFC is a 1998 Aston Martin Virage in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1998 Aston Martin Virage models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.7% with a typical mileage of 27,793 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 S297 MFC, 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 28 years old, this Aston Martin Virage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S297 MFC registered?

S297 MFC is a 1998 Aston Martin Virage, first registered on 2 September 1998.

Is S297 MFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S297 MFC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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