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FVN 49J

1991 Aston Martin Dbs

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

43,492 mi
Last recorded43,492 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVN 49J
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 43,492 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 43,491 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 41,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 41,022 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 41,022 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 40,930 miles

hand brake pads low

Fail 8 Jul 2015 40,929 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

hand brake pads low

Pass 30 Jul 2014 40,759 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 40,759 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 40,396 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 39,506 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 38,677 miles

parking brake efficiency only 17% just to requirements.16% the min

slight play in n/s front suspension joints .

Fail 28 Oct 2008 38,677 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in n/s front suspension joints .

Pass 22 Oct 2007 38,552 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Sep 2007 38,546 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 38,404 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 38,391 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Dbs?

Based on 18,001 MOT tests across 2,342 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
923
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
2,342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 137
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 99
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Stop lamp not working 64
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FVN 49J is a 1991 Aston Martin Dbs in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

The most common reason a Aston Martin Dbs fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FVN 49J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Dbs typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 35 years old, this Aston Martin Dbs is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FVN 49J is a 1991 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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