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WYE 847

1985 Aston Martin DB2

Green Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,955 mi
Last recorded15,955 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYE 847
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB2
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 15,955 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 12,592 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 7,526 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 4,378 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 41 miles

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 5 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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WYE 847 is a 1985 Aston Martin DB2 in Green with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WYE 847, 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 41 years old, this Aston Martin DB2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WYE 847 registered?

WYE 847 is a 1985 Aston Martin DB2, first registered on 10 September 1985.

Is WYE 847 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WYE 847 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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