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51 B

1986 Aston Martin DB5

Silver Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,541 mi
Last recorded69,541 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

Registration51 B
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB5
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 69,541 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 68,918 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 68,762 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 68,754 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 68,367 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 66,856 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 66,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both steering rack rubber mounts perrished and worn

Pass 9 Feb 2012 66,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both steering rack rubber bushes worn and perrished

Fail 8 Feb 2012 66,031 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

barrery insecure(on rear seat)

both steering rack rubber bushes worn and perrished

mainbeam tell tale bulb fallen out of holder

Pass 30 Nov 2007 64,366 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 64,366 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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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51 B is a 1986 Aston Martin DB5 in Silver with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 51 B, 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 40 years old, this Aston Martin DB5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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51 B is a 1986 Aston Martin DB5, first registered on 14 July 1986.

Is 51 B safe to buy?

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