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AAW 100B

1964 Aston Martin DB5

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

16,288 mi
Last recorded16,288 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 1964 Aston Martin DB535,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAW 100B
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB5
Year1964
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 16,288 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 16,276 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 16,267 miles

FOOTBRAKE PEDAL FREE TRAVEL SLIGHTLY EXCESSIVE

HANDBRAKE EFFICIENCY ON LIMITS

Fail 16 Mar 2017 16,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play STUB AXLE LOWER SWIVEL JOINT EXCESSIVE FREE MOVEMENT/LIFT (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Electrical wiring insecure SHOCK ABSORBER WIRING INSECURE,HANGS DOWN CLOSE TO EXHAUST SILENCER (1.9.2a)

FOOTBRAKE PEDAL FREE TRAVEL SLIGHTLY EXCESSIVE

HANDBRAKE EFFICIENCY ON LIMITS

Pass 24 Mar 2016 16,230 miles

Both rear tyres have small cracks in the inner side walls

Nearside indicator does not always work when oparated

Rear seat not fixed

Pass 24 Jun 2014 16,231 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

top steering colums mount area slight free movement??

Pass 11 Jul 2013 16,223 miles

all four tyres perished

Pass 15 Mar 2012 16,155 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

near side indicator operation faulty / at times / switch operation????

Pass 11 May 2010 16,147 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 16,138 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Lower Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

poor starting/ runs rough slightly / cuts out idle/ smoke emitted [ blue] exhaust slightly/ battery discharged/faulty???

steering rack mounts slightly weak ????

tyres [ four] treads slightly perished/deteriorated????

Fail 11 May 2009 16,138 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Lower Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

poor starting/ runs rough slightly / cuts out idle/ smoke emitted [ blue] exhaust slightly/ battery discharged/faulty???

steering rack mounts slightly weak ????

tyres [ four] treads slightly perished/deteriorated????

Pass 23 May 2008 16,130 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both screen washer jets slightly insecure/slightly low output.

ignition switch [rear] barrel lock nut slightly insecure???

off side front lower steering rack rubber mount slightly deteriorated/unbonded

off side front top swivel suspension joint gaiter split/no corrosion/greased

off side rear handbrake slightly slow inoperation

Pass 20 Jun 2006 16,110 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 16,107 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

near side front steering rack mount slightly un-bonded.weak???

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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AAW 100B is a 1964 Aston Martin DB5 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1964 Aston Martin DB5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 35,158 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 AAW 100B, 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 62 years old, this Aston Martin DB5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AAW 100B is a 1964 Aston Martin DB5, first registered on 17 February 1964.

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