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288 GXH

1963 Aston Martin DB5

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,327 mi
Last recorded81,327 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 1963 Aston Martin DB538,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration288 GXH
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB5
Year1963
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc
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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 May 2019 81,327 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 81,127 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 80,940 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 80,806 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 80,634 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 80,347 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 80,004 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 79,769 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 79,447 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 79,042 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 78,341 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 77,777 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB5?

Based on 3,858 MOT tests across 471 vehicles.

89.5%
Pass Rate
314
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
471
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49
Stop lamp not working 46
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
Headlamp aim too high 23
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288 GXH is a 1963 Aston Martin DB5 in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1963 Aston Martin DB5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.6% with a typical mileage of 38,298 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aston Martin DB5 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 288 GXH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB5 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 63 years old, this Aston Martin DB5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 288 GXH registered?

288 GXH is a 1963 Aston Martin DB5, first registered on 3 December 1963.

Is 288 GXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 288 GXH shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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