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RGW 519

1955 Aston Martin DB2

Green Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

41,666 mi
Last recorded41,666 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 1955 Aston Martin DB239,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGW 519
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB2
Year1955
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 41,666 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 41,460 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 May 2017 41,460 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 May 2016 41,088 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 41,080 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure trailing arm bracket (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 41,054 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 39,630 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 39,105 miles

Centre Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 May 2009 39,100 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 39,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 38,949 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 38,845 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 38,681 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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RGW 519 is a 1955 Aston Martin DB2 in Green with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1955 Aston Martin DB2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.1% with a typical mileage of 39,100 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 DB2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RGW 519, 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 71 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 RGW 519 registered?

RGW 519 is a 1955 Aston Martin DB2, first registered on 8 June 1955.

Is RGW 519 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RGW 519 shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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