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EMU 5

1964 Aston Martin DB5

Green Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,446 mi
Last recorded50,446 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 1964 Aston Martin DB535,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMU 5
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB5
Year1964
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 50,446 miles

handbrake made only minimum requirement

Pass 1 May 2015 50,375 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 50,218 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 50,218 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 49,936 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 48,734 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 48,425 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 46,782 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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EMU 5 is a 1964 Aston Martin DB5 in Green with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EMU 5, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EMU 5 registered?

EMU 5 is a 1964 Aston Martin DB5, first registered on 2 September 1964.

Is EMU 5 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMU 5 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EMU 5 have outstanding finance?

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