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NLO 946

1953 Aston Martin DB2

Silver Petrol 2580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,998 mi
Last recorded42,998 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLO 946
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB2
Year1953
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,580cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2016 42,998 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 42,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 41,762 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 41,102 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 40,974 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 40,912 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 40,874 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 40,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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NLO 946 is a 1953 Aston Martin DB2 in Silver with a 2,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NLO 946, 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 73 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 NLO 946 registered?

NLO 946 is a 1953 Aston Martin DB2, first registered on 17 April 1953.

Is NLO 946 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NLO 946 shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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