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BPR 532A

1963 Aston Martin DB5

Silver Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,040 mi
Last recorded11,040 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2008
Typical for 1963 Aston Martin DB538,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPR 532A
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB5
Year1963
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2008 11,040 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 1 Mar 2008 11,032 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 8,532 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB5?

Based on 3,858 MOT tests across 471 vehicles.

89.5%
Pass Rate
314
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
471
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49
Stop lamp not working 46
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
Headlamp aim too high 23
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BPR 532A is a 1963 Aston Martin DB5 in Silver with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1963 Aston Martin DB5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.6% with a typical mileage of 38,298 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 DB5 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BPR 532A, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB5 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 63 years old, this Aston Martin DB5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BPR 532A registered?

BPR 532A is a 1963 Aston Martin DB5, first registered on 1 January 1963.

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