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EHS 155B

1964 Aston Martin DB5

Silver Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,449 mi
Last recorded73,449 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 1964 Aston Martin DB535,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHS 155B
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB5
Year1964
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 73,449 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 73,447 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 73,434 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 73,194 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 73,194 miles

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 73,160 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 73,153 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 72,866 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 72,666 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 72,666 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 72,511 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 72,377 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 72,375 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 5 Jun 2012 71,901 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2012 71,901 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Pass 12 May 2011 71,692 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 71,395 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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EHS 155B is a 1964 Aston Martin DB5 in Silver with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EHS 155B, 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 EHS 155B registered?

EHS 155B is a 1964 Aston Martin DB5, first registered on 18 June 1964.

Is EHS 155B safe to buy?

The MOT history for EHS 155B shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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