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978 SPG

2008 Aston Martin Dbs

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,248 mi
Last recorded46,248 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin Dbs19,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration978 SPG
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2025 46,248 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 46,056 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 45,966 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 45,088 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 44,945 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 44,755 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 43,641 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 43,288 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 42,064 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 39,770 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 36,197 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 31,636 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 29,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nail in left front tyre

nail in left rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2012 26,702 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 21,150 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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978 SPG is a 2008 Aston Martin Dbs in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Aston Martin Dbs models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 19,101 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 978 SPG, 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 18 years old, this Aston Martin Dbs is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 978 SPG registered?

978 SPG is a 2008 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is 978 SPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 978 SPG shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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