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HAA 53D

1978 Aston Martin DB5

Silver Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,664 mi
Last recorded80,664 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAA 53D
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB5
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 80,664 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 80,469 miles

Brake pedal sunk under pressure once but not repeatable.

Slight oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2016 80,421 miles

nearside rear axle oily

slight oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2016 80,421 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear axle oily

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2015 80,242 miles

nearside rear axle oily

slight play in prop shaft UJ

slight underside oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2014 80,088 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

slight play in rear prop shaft universal joint

Pass 4 Nov 2011 79,317 miles

oil leakes from engine ,gearbox and axle

Pass 3 Nov 2010 79,135 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 79,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 77,109 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 75,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear diff/hub seal area damp with fluid

offside rear diff/hub seal area damp with fluid

Pass 8 Mar 2007 74,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear H/Brake cable rusting

Pass 7 Feb 2006 71,991 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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HAA 53D is a 1978 Aston Martin DB5 in Silver with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HAA 53D, 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 48 years old, this Aston Martin DB5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HAA 53D registered?

HAA 53D is a 1978 Aston Martin DB5, first registered on 1 October 1978.

Is HAA 53D safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAA 53D shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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