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OXW 86

1954 Aston Martin DB2

Maroon Petrol 2580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,773 mi
Last recorded87,773 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 1954 Aston Martin DB227,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOXW 86
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB2
Year1954
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 87,773 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 87,773 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2013 67,305 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 86,767 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 85,997 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 85,487 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 85,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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OXW 86 is a 1954 Aston Martin DB2 in Maroon with a 2,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OXW 86, 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 OXW 86 registered?

OXW 86 is a 1954 Aston Martin DB2, first registered on 13 April 1954.

Is OXW 86 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OXW 86 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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