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NJW 216

1954 Aston Martin DB2

Green Petrol 2580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

8,427 mi
Last recorded8,427 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2010
Typical for 1954 Aston Martin DB227,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJW 216
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB2
Year1954
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,580cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2010 8,427 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 8,049 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 8,049 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 7,434 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 7,434 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 6,815 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 6,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 May 2006 6,157 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 6,157 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB2?

Based on 858 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
354
Miles/Year
74
Year Lifespan
157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23
brake binding 17
parking brake recording little or no effort 11
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions 8
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NJW 216 is a 1954 Aston Martin DB2 in Green with a 2,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1954 Aston Martin DB2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 27,349 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 DB2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NJW 216, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB2 typically stays on UK roads for around 74 years. At 72 years old, this Aston Martin DB2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NJW 216 registered?

NJW 216 is a 1954 Aston Martin DB2, first registered on 2 March 1954.

Is NJW 216 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJW 216 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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