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897 SMA

2011 Aston Martin Dbs

White Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,719 mi
Last recorded26,719 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Aston Martin Dbs17,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration897 SMA
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 26,719 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 26,329 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 25,410 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 24,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 24,830 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 23,450 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 20,858 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 20,841 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 20,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 19,451 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joints (7.1.2)

vehicle emissions lambda reading only just within acceptable range

Pass 20 Nov 2015 13,972 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 10,925 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 10,925 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 6,877 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Dbs?

Based on 18,001 MOT tests across 2,342 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
923
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
2,342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 137
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 99
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Stop lamp not working 64
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897 SMA is a 2011 Aston Martin Dbs in White with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Aston Martin Dbs models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 17,884 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Aston Martin Dbs fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 897 SMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Dbs typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 15 years old, this Aston Martin Dbs is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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897 SMA is a 2011 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 26 April 2011.

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