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OYH 888

1954 Aston Martin DB2

Green Petrol 2580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,357 mi
Last recorded37,357 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 1954 Aston Martin DB227,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYH 888
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB2
Year1954
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,580cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 26 May 2018 37,357 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 36,932 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 35,038 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 32,502 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 31,344 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 29,934 miles

possible slight fluid weep from brake master cylinder

Pass 26 Apr 2011 29,407 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 27,630 miles

both front tyres getting low tread depth

n/s/r foot and hand brake efforts getting low

Pass 20 Apr 2009 25,993 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 23,156 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 22,921 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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OYH 888 is a 1954 Aston Martin DB2 in Green with a 2,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OYH 888, 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 OYH 888 registered?

OYH 888 is a 1954 Aston Martin DB2, first registered on 19 May 1954.

Is OYH 888 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OYH 888 shows 11 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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