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VLX 979

1958 Aston Martin DB2

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,433 mi
Last recorded27,433 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1958 Aston Martin DB252,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLX 979
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB2
Year1958
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2017 27,433 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Varoius oil leaks from engine and gearbox area

Pass 25 Jul 2016 26,977 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 26,692 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 26,307 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 25,777 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 25,268 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 25,263 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 25,263 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2007 25,125 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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VLX 979 is a 1958 Aston Martin DB2 in Blue with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1958 Aston Martin DB2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.0% with a typical mileage of 52,984 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLX 979, 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 68 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 VLX 979 registered?

VLX 979 is a 1958 Aston Martin DB2, first registered on 24 July 1958.

Is VLX 979 safe to buy?

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