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TLR 629

1957 Aston Martin DB2

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

12,850 mi
Last recorded12,850 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1957 Aston Martin DB216,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLR 629
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB2
Year1957
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 12,850 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 12,709 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 12,502 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 12,276 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 11,936 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 11,887 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened handbrake (3.5.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 11,710 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 11,556 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 11,460 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

slight bind to offside front and nearside rear brakes

Pass 2 Aug 2011 11,403 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 11,403 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Fail 19 May 2010 11,173 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

slight play in both front kingpins

Pass 19 May 2010 11,173 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

slight play in both front kingpins

Pass 14 May 2009 11,027 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

slight bind to nsr brake

slight play to nsf/osf kingpins

Pass 16 May 2008 10,798 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 10,778 miles

Oil leak

wheel bind o/s/f and n/s/r

Pass 27 Jul 2006 10,747 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 10,732 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Excess brake fluctuation N/S/F

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Wiper sweep poor

slight brake bind N/S/R wheel

slight leak from O/S/F lower suspension unit

Pass 2 Sep 2005 10,507 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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TLR 629 is a 1957 Aston Martin DB2 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1957 Aston Martin DB2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 16,461 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 TLR 629, 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 69 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 TLR 629 registered?

TLR 629 is a 1957 Aston Martin DB2, first registered on 31 December 1957.

Is TLR 629 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TLR 629 shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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