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EBY 256B

1990 Aston Martin DB5

Silver Petrol 3997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

33,026 mi
Last recorded33,026 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBY 256B
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 33,026 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 30,471 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 27,555 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 27,552 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively chafed Axle pipe by droop straps (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has excessive play both (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings L/H Near engine and upper arm mounting (6.1.B.2)

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both lower kingpin gaiters (2.2.C.1c)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged perished but not leaking (7.2.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 16 Jun 2016 25,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion around top suspension mounting (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 24,534 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 24,534 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 22,615 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 19,299 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 18,038 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 18,038 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 16,792 miles

Front indicator light white.

No reverse lights.

Oil leaks from engine/box.

Fail 8 Jul 2010 16,792 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front indicator light white.

No reverse lights.

Oil leaks from engine/box.

Pass 1 Sep 2008 15,319 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 12,899 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 12,899 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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EBY 256B is a 1990 Aston Martin DB5 in Silver with a 3,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EBY 256B, 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 36 years old, this Aston Martin DB5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EBY 256B is a 1990 Aston Martin DB5, first registered on 10 April 1990.

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