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GYU 49C

1993 Aston Martin DB5

Red Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

68,929 mi
Last recorded68,929 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYU 49C
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 68,929 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under side and brake/fuel lines heavily undersealed

Fail 1 Feb 2024 68,924 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Underside of engine covered in oil

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Oct 2019 68,410 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

reverse lights not working

Pass 28 Nov 2017 67,892 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 67,892 miles

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 67,789 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot and drop link have slight play (2.7.4)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 67,542 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 66,926 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 66,206 miles

front top suspension arm dust covers perishing

slight play in osf steering arm

Pass 28 Aug 2012 65,508 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 64,913 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 64,262 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 63,518 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Jun 2008 63,518 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Jun 2007 61,478 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 61,478 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 60,771 miles

front chassis started to rust

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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GYU 49C is a 1993 Aston Martin DB5 in Red with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GYU 49C, 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 33 years old, this Aston Martin DB5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GYU 49C registered?

GYU 49C is a 1993 Aston Martin DB5, first registered on 1 March 1993.

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