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REG 790

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

29,867 mi
Last recorded29,867 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREG 790
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 29,867 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 29,695 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 29,635 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 29,540 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 29,250 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 28,860 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 28,499 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 27,734 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 27,097 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 25,746 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 24,213 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 21,464 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 18,471 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 18,471 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 18,463 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 9,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 7,987 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB9?

Based on 83,149 MOT tests across 5,749 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,403
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
5,749
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 649
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 560
coil spring broken 293
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 291
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 290
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REG 790 is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9 in Blue with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2008 Aston Martin DB9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 28,041 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aston Martin DB9 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying REG 790, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB9 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Aston Martin DB9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was REG 790 registered?

REG 790 is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 29 October 2008.

Is REG 790 safe to buy?

The MOT history for REG 790 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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