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ABM 817B

1964 Aston Martin DB5

Red Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

39,318 mi
Last recorded39,318 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1964 Aston Martin DB535,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABM 817B
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB5
Year1964
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 39,318 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 39,158 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 39,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 38,783 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 38,783 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 38,692 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 38,692 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 38,552 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 38,396 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 38,340 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 38,109 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 38,036 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 37,638 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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ABM 817B is a 1964 Aston Martin DB5 in Red with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ABM 817B, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ABM 817B registered?

ABM 817B is a 1964 Aston Martin DB5, first registered on 30 December 1964.

Is ABM 817B safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABM 817B shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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