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VEV 648

1984 Aston Martin DB2

Blue Petrol 2580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,797 mi
Last recorded36,797 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEV 648
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB2
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,580cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 36,797 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 36,797 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2011 36,718 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 36,629 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 36,607 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 36,568 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 36,568 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2007 36,526 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2006 36,476 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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VEV 648 is a 1984 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 77.8%.

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 VEV 648, 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 42 years old, this Aston Martin DB2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VEV 648 registered?

VEV 648 is a 1984 Aston Martin DB2, first registered on 10 May 1984.

Is VEV 648 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VEV 648 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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