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GL 255

2007 Aston Martin DB9

Green Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

29,823 mi
Last recorded29,823 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Aston Martin DB928,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL 255
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 29,823 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 29,635 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 29,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 29,399 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 29,290 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 28,981 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 28,822 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 28,516 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 28,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged due to corrosion (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged due to corrosion (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged due to corrosion (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged due to corrosion (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 27,727 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 27,698 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 26,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 25,972 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 24,809 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 23,760 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 23,751 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 22,283 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 21,131 miles

screw in n/s/rear tyre tread

Pass 25 Feb 2010 21,094 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 21,073 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB9?

Based on 83,149 MOT tests across 5,749 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,403
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
5,749
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 649
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 560
coil spring broken 293
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 291
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 290
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GL 255 is a 2007 Aston Martin DB9 in Green with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2007 Aston Martin DB9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 28,357 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 DB9 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL 255, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB9 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this Aston Martin DB9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GL 255 registered?

GL 255 is a 2007 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is GL 255 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL 255 shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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