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EFF 393D

1964 Aston Martin DB5

Silver Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,160 mi
Last recorded77,160 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1964 Aston Martin DB535,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFF 393D
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB5
Year1964
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 77,160 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 76,824 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 76,638 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 76,245 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 76,245 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 57,904 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 75,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 75,433 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 75,087 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 74,862 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 74,862 miles

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

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2005 73,109 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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EFF 393D is a 1964 Aston Martin DB5 in Silver with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EFF 393D, 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 EFF 393D registered?

EFF 393D is a 1964 Aston Martin DB5, first registered on 18 September 1964.

Is EFF 393D safe to buy?

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