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971 GXY

1963 Aston Martin DB5

Red Petrol 3992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

15,295 mi
Last recorded15,295 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 1963 Aston Martin DB538,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration971 GXY
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB5
Year1963
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,992cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 15,295 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 14,915 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 14,522 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 13,483 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 13,473 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 13,044 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 11,910 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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971 GXY is a 1963 Aston Martin DB5 in Red with a 3,992cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 971 GXY, 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 971 GXY registered?

971 GXY is a 1963 Aston Martin DB5, first registered on 22 November 1963.

Is 971 GXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 971 GXY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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