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NLO 949

1953 Aston Martin DB2

Green Petrol 2580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,317 mi
Last recorded7,317 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLO 949
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB2
Year1953
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,580cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 7,317 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 4,498 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 85,148 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 85,031 miles

slight play on rear hub/wheel splines.

Fail 8 Feb 2007 85,031 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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 949 is a 1953 Aston Martin DB2 in Green with a 2,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 949, 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 949 registered?

NLO 949 is a 1953 Aston Martin DB2, first registered on 28 March 1953.

Is NLO 949 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NLO 949 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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