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M88 SHH

2009 Aston Martin Dbs

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,958 mi
Last recorded72,958 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Aston Martin Dbs21,421 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 SHH
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 72,958 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 72,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 71,163 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 71,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 69,691 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 69,047 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 68,607 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 67,023 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 67,020 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2020 66,171 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 65,434 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 65,429 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 63,864 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 63,861 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick park brake pads (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin hand brake pad (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2017 56,108 miles

although meeting requirements park brake efficiency is lower than expected (20%)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 56,101 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine management dashboard warning lamp on

park brake efficiency only just met (19%) it would appear the braking system requires an adjustment or repair

Pass 21 Apr 2016 47,650 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 40,535 miles

near-side front tyre cracking

Fail 28 Apr 2015 40,532 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

near-side front tyre cracking

Pass 25 Apr 2014 34,185 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 34,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 25,159 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 25,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 16,134 miles

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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M88 SHH is a 2009 Aston Martin Dbs in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2009 Aston Martin Dbs models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 21,421 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 Dbs fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M88 SHH, 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 17 years old, this Aston Martin Dbs is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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M88 SHH is a 2009 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 9 April 2009.

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