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DPT 2S

1978 Aston Martin Dbs

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

31,769 mi
Last recorded31,769 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPT 2S
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 31,769 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 31,500 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 29,642 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 29,642 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Jun 2016 29,609 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings top shock mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis to jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear chassis leg to boot floor support

Rear diff seals leaking

boot floor

Fail 7 Dec 2015 29,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

fluid leak from engine bay

Pass 22 Nov 2014 27,478 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 27,468 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 23,675 miles

Accelerator pedal anti-slip provision is missing

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Various oil leaks

Pass 4 May 2012 20,629 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 20,626 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog light missing

Pass 13 Aug 2010 10,895 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 10,348 miles

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

car has been undersealed

slight oil leal

Pass 19 Dec 2008 9,961 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 8,841 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 8,551 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 7,941 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 7,835 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Dbs?

Based on 18,001 MOT tests across 2,342 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
923
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
2,342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 137
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 99
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Stop lamp not working 64
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DPT 2S is a 1978 Aston Martin Dbs in Blue with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

The most common reason a Aston Martin Dbs fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DPT 2S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Dbs typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 48 years old, this Aston Martin Dbs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DPT 2S registered?

DPT 2S is a 1978 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 2 February 1978.

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