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BWE 888B

1964 Aston Martin DB5

White Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

28,440 mi
Last recorded28,440 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 1964 Aston Martin DB535,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWE 888B
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB5
Year1964
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 28,440 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front lower king pins,both sides have play and lift

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

steering rack mounts starting to deterioate

Pass 2 Sep 2016 28,350 miles

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (4.2.B.5)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 28,066 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 27,650 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 27,633 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 27,326 miles

Nearside front king pin covers deteriorating.

Nearside front lower wishbone rear swivel cover deteriorating.

Offside front king pin covers deteriorating.

Offside front lower wishbone rear swivel cover deteriorating.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight feeplay in both front wheel splines.

Pass 19 Jul 2012 26,903 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 26,666 miles

Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 26,648 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2007 26,391 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 26,086 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BWE 888B is a 1964 Aston Martin DB5 in White with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BWE 888B, 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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BWE 888B is a 1964 Aston Martin DB5, first registered on 14 May 1964.

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The MOT history for BWE 888B shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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