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FUT 883C

1965 Aston Martin DB5

Silver Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

5,812 mi
Last recorded5,812 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 1965 Aston Martin DB541,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUT 883C
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB5
Year1965
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 5,812 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Apr 2018 4,594 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 4,594 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Reverse lamps not working

Pass 6 Apr 2017 21,622 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 20,001 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 13,489 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 13,261 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 9,375 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 5,878 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 5,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 3,658 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

small cut in offside rear tyre, tread area

Pass 2 Oct 2009 40,774 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 40,772 miles

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2008 40,379 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 40,379 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2007 38,601 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 36,519 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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FUT 883C is a 1965 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 76.5%.

Across all 1965 Aston Martin DB5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 41,186 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 FUT 883C, 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 61 years old, this Aston Martin DB5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FUT 883C?

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What year was FUT 883C registered?

FUT 883C is a 1965 Aston Martin DB5, first registered on 8 January 1965.

Is FUT 883C safe to buy?

The MOT history for FUT 883C shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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