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DGW 488B

1964 Aston Martin DB5

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,274 mi
Last recorded56,274 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 1964 Aston Martin DB535,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGW 488B
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB5
Year1964
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 56,274 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 56,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 55,168 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 54,403 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 54,307 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 54,061 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 53,686 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 53,390 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 2 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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DGW 488B is a 1964 Aston Martin DB5 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DGW 488B, 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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What year was DGW 488B registered?

DGW 488B is a 1964 Aston Martin DB5, first registered on 23 June 1964.

Is DGW 488B safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGW 488B shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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