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9955 WU

1982 Aston Martin DB2

Red Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,570 mi
Last recorded2,570 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
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Vehicle Details

Registration9955 WU
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB2
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 2,570 miles

both seat belts fraying

corrosion to nearside rear inner wheelarch

various oil leaks

Fail 8 Oct 2015 2,570 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

both seat belts fraying

corrosion to nearside rear inner wheelarch

various oil leaks

Pass 28 Jun 2012 2,518 miles

Oil leak

various rbber suspension components degrading

Pass 1 Jul 2011 2,512 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 2,512 miles

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Battery insecure

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 2,501 miles

Coolant leak

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2009

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded

oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2009 2,495 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

nearside rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded

offside rear wheel has a slight bind

Pass 18 Jun 2008 2,480 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil and water leaks gearbox oil leak rear axle oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2007 2,456 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 1,918 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 1,916 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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9955 WU is a 1982 Aston Martin DB2 in Red with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 9955 WU, 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 44 years old, this Aston Martin DB2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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9955 WU is a 1982 Aston Martin DB2, first registered on 1 April 1982.

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