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RNW 444

1953 Aston Martin DB2

Blue Petrol 2580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,653 mi
Last recorded72,653 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNW 444
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB2
Year1953
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,580cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 72,653 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 72,575 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush very minor (2.5.A.3a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside rear brake pipe rather close to radius arm

parking brake cab le poor fit in abutment

Pass 28 Apr 2016 72,475 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush very minor (2.5.A.3a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 72,224 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

minor play to nearside kingpin area

parking brake cable rather poor fit into abutment on rear axle

rear axle check straps could chafe rear brake pipes?

Pass 29 Apr 2014 72,077 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

minor play to nearside kingpin area

parking brake cable rather poor fit into abutment on rear axle

rear axle check straps could chafe rear brake pipes?

Fail 29 Apr 2014 72,077 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

minor play to nearside kingpin area

parking brake cable rather poor fit into abutment on rear axle

rear axle check straps could chafe rear brake pipes?

Pass 8 May 2013 71,572 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

minor play to nearside kingpin area

parking brake cable rather poor fit into abutment on rear axle

rear axle check straps could chafe brake pipes?

Pass 16 Apr 2012 71,328 miles

minor play to nearside kingpin area

rear axle check straps could chafe brake pipes?

Pass 26 Apr 2011 71,226 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

nearside rear brake bleed screw suspect -maintain check

rear axle check straps could chafe brake pipes?

signs of dampness to fuel system?-front carburetter fibre washer ,fuel pipe to filter,fuel pump bung?

starter wire to solenoid deteriorating

steering wheel seems fragile

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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RNW 444 is a 1953 Aston Martin DB2 in Blue with a 2,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RNW 444, 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 73 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 RNW 444 registered?

RNW 444 is a 1953 Aston Martin DB2, first registered on 16 January 1953.

Is RNW 444 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNW 444 shows 9 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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