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X123 RCB

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

40,401 mi
Last recorded40,401 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX123 RCB
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 40,401 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 40,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Level rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp washer jet missing

Pass 1 Dec 2023 39,537 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 35,773 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 29,865 miles

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 20 May 2021 29,131 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 28,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 27,113 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 24,654 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 24,651 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick parking brake lining material completely missing (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2017 22,793 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 19,565 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 16,504 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 14,084 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 11,357 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 9,197 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 7,247 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 3,972 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 3,844 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 3,583 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 3,581 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 3,207 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB9?

Based on 83,149 MOT tests across 5,749 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,403
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
5,749
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 649
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 560
coil spring broken 293
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 291
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 290
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X123 RCB is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Blue with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2005 Aston Martin DB9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 31,752 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 DB9 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X123 RCB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB9 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Aston Martin DB9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X123 RCB registered?

X123 RCB is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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