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DGW 412B

1971 Aston Martin DB5

Green Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,135 mi
Last recorded12,135 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGW 412B
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB5
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 12,135 miles

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel joint slight play (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 11,766 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 11,766 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 11,705 miles

engine oil leak

steering mount deterioated on nearside and offside lower

Pass 27 Oct 2011 11,069 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 9,516 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 8,412 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 8,412 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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DGW 412B is a 1971 Aston Martin DB5 in Green with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DGW 412B, 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 55 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 DGW 412B registered?

DGW 412B is a 1971 Aston Martin DB5, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is DGW 412B safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGW 412B shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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