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378 NOU

1963 Aston Martin DB5

Grey Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

46,437 mi
Last recorded46,437 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1963 Aston Martin DB538,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration378 NOU
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB5
Year1963
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 46,437 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 46,270 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 45,772 miles

N/S/R corner of bumper loose.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle has a small oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in N/S/F inner tie rod.

Play in O/S/F inner tie rod.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear inner exhaust box has a small leak of gas. (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre is flat.

Pass 27 May 2020 45,753 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 45,738 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 45,646 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 45,625 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 45,587 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner parking brake pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 45,566 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on offside and nearside (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner parking brake pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 45,238 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 45,113 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 44,215 miles

STORED CAR.

Pass 12 Feb 2007 43,794 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 43,260 miles

slight wear in steering rack mounts

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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378 NOU is a 1963 Aston Martin DB5 in Grey with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 378 NOU, 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 378 NOU registered?

378 NOU is a 1963 Aston Martin DB5, first registered on 17 October 1963.

Is 378 NOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 378 NOU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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