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717 HYH

1978 Aston Martin DB2

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

2,813 mi
Last recorded2,813 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
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Vehicle Details

Registration717 HYH
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB2
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 2,813 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 2,813 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 2,256 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 2,111 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 677 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 178 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 99,612 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 98,862 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 98,862 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 97,113 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 96,171 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 95,257 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 94,380 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 90,825 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 90,815 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 90,739 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 90,322 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 89,206 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB2?

Based on 858 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
354
Miles/Year
74
Year Lifespan
157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23
brake binding 17
parking brake recording little or no effort 11
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions 8
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717 HYH is a 1978 Aston Martin DB2 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

The most common reason a Aston Martin DB2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 717 HYH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB2 typically stays on UK roads for around 74 years. At 48 years old, this Aston Martin DB2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 717 HYH registered?

717 HYH is a 1978 Aston Martin DB2, first registered on 1 June 1978.

Is 717 HYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 717 HYH shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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