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WXM 449

1959 Aston Martin DB2

Green Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,458 mi
Last recorded87,458 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 1959 Aston Martin DB247,930 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWXM 449
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB2
Year1959
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 87,458 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 86,813 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 86,219 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 86,219 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 85,925 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 85,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 85,576 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 8,548 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 85,309 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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WXM 449 is a 1959 Aston Martin DB2 in Green with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1959 Aston Martin DB2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 47,930 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 WXM 449, 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 67 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 WXM 449 registered?

WXM 449 is a 1959 Aston Martin DB2, first registered on 1 May 1959.

Is WXM 449 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WXM 449 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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