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Aston Martin V8 Virage

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 5,340 cc

V708 HECMOT history

V708 HEC is a blue petrol Aston Martin V8 Virage first used on 19 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Apr 2026 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 27,371 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2025.

V708 HEC blue Aston Martin V8 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Aston Martin V8, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Apr 2026
Mileage
27,371 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2025
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
712 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V708 HEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Aston Martin
Model
V8 Virage
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,340 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V708 HEC was last recorded at 27,371 miles on 3 Apr 2025, 100 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Jul 2019: 26,763 miles, lower than 28,761 miles on 27 Jun 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
27,271 miles · 4 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
100 miles
Average per year
712 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 27,371 miles
  • 2023 – 27,271 miles
  • 2022 – 27,179 miles
  • 2019 – 26,834 miles
  • 2017 – 26,417 miles
  • 2016 – 25,785 miles
  • 2015 – 25,386 miles
  • 2014 – 23,817 miles
  • 2012 – 23,062 miles
  • 2011 – 22,672 miles
  • 2010 – 18,855 miles
  • 2008 – 17,629 miles
  • 2007 – 14,731 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,371 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2015

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,371 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    27,371 miles
    Test number
    243870703617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass27,271 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    27,271 miles
    Test number
    627384033673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass27,179 miles (+345)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    27,179 miles
    Test number
    522432397593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass26,834 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    26,834 miles
    Test number
    921189570673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail26,763 miles (-1,998)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,763 miles
    Test number
    560766191186
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail28,761 miles (+2,344)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,761 miles
    Test number
    532919929537
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass26,417 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    26,417 miles
    Test number
    205839039704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail26,416 miles (+631)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,416 miles
    Test number
    391860447318
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  9. Pass25,785 miles (+125)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    25,785 miles
    Test number
    965376305790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail25,660 miles (+274)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,660 miles
    Test number
    876757857666
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRepair bandages fitted to exhaust
    • AdvisorySlight wear in nearside front anti roll bar link bush

  11. Pass25,386 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    25,386 miles
    Test number
    876281365161
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail25,382 miles (+1,565)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,382 miles
    Test number
    899767745183
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass23,817 miles (+755)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    23,817 miles
    Test number
    697005974164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,062 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    23,062 miles
    Test number
    105216242184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail23,060 miles (+388)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,060 miles
    Test number
    827378032149
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass22,672 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    22,672 miles
    Test number
    977776631106
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  17. Fail22,651 miles (+3,796)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,651 miles
    Test number
    478197761051
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

  18. Pass18,855 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    18,855 miles
    Test number
    231939140020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail18,852 miles (+1,223)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,852 miles
    Test number
    670778740073
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass17,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    17,629 miles
    Test number
    973082238237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail17,629 miles (+2,898)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,629 miles
    Test number
    194156828297
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass14,731 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    14,731 miles
    Test number
    971137087122
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V708 HEC

Does V708 HEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V708 HEC expired on 2 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V708 HEC?
The MOT on V708 HEC expired on 2 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V708 HEC done?
V708 HEC was recorded at 27,371 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2025, an average of 712 miles a year.
Has V708 HEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V708 HEC has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on V708 HEC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Jul 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V708 HEC find?
V708 HEC passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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