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XCV 737

1957 Aston Martin DB2

Green Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,821 mi
Last recorded19,821 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 1957 Aston Martin DB216,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCV 737
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB2
Year1957
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 19,821 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 18,413 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 18,398 miles

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Temporary exhaust rear bracket/support

Pass 10 Jun 2009

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2009

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 16,669 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 16,669 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 16,069 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 14,753 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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XCV 737 is a 1957 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 66.7%.

Across all 1957 Aston Martin DB2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 16,461 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 XCV 737, 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 69 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 XCV 737 registered?

XCV 737 is a 1957 Aston Martin DB2, first registered on 8 January 1957.

Is XCV 737 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XCV 737 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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