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P222 DBS

2008 Aston Martin Dbs

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,667 mi
Last recorded42,667 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin Dbs19,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP222 DBS
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 42,667 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 41,670 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 40,070 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both, hard pipe hoses slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 38,310 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 36,396 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 35,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 34,702 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 32,020 miles

adaptive damping system fault warning light illuminated

Pass 4 Aug 2017 29,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 27,008 miles

front brake hose (pipes) slightly corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2015 25,265 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 21,623 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 21,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 18,484 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 17,572 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 15,052 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 May 2012 15,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 11,478 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Dbs?

Based on 18,001 MOT tests across 2,342 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
923
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
2,342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 137
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 99
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Stop lamp not working 64
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P222 DBS is a 2008 Aston Martin Dbs in Blue with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Aston Martin Dbs models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 19,101 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 Dbs fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P222 DBS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Dbs typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 18 years old, this Aston Martin Dbs is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was P222 DBS registered?

P222 DBS is a 2008 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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The MOT history for P222 DBS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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