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EBY 380B

1964 Aston Martin DB5

Green Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

26,990 mi
Last recorded26,990 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1964 Aston Martin DB535,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBY 380B
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB5
Year1964
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 26,990 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 25,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2021 22,142 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 21,933 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Aug 2019 21,813 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 29,061 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

oil leak

parking brake pads look wearing low

Pass 27 Mar 2018 19,209 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 18,441 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 14,685 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 13,620 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 13,281 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 12,316 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 12,024 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 11,500 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

steering rack has play o/s

Fail 8 Mar 2011 11,497 miles

Offside Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 11,220 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 9,508 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 8,490 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 8,474 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 8,474 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 8,424 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2006 8,424 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 380B is a 1964 Aston Martin DB5 in Green with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EBY 380B, 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 EBY 380B registered?

EBY 380B is a 1964 Aston Martin DB5, first registered on 1 August 1964.

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