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EYY 162B

1964 Aston Martin DB5

Silver Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,660 mi
Last recorded48,660 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1964 Aston Martin DB535,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYY 162B
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB5
Year1964
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 48,660 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 48,180 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 46,000 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 45,961 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 45,961 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 45,901 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 45,820 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 45,820 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 45,585 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 45,181 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 44,630 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 42,963 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 41,280 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 41,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 40,129 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 39,477 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 38,381 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 38,161 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

bulk head corroding

Pass 28 Jan 2008 37,509 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 36,461 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 35,580 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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EYY 162B is a 1964 Aston Martin DB5 in Silver with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EYY 162B, 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 EYY 162B registered?

EYY 162B is a 1964 Aston Martin DB5, first registered on 5 February 1964.

Is EYY 162B safe to buy?

The MOT history for EYY 162B shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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