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BTT 789B

1964 Aston Martin DB5

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

75,533 mi
Last recorded75,533 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 1964 Aston Martin DB535,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTT 789B
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB5
Year1964
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 75,533 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 75,035 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 75,022 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 74,890 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 74,728 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 74,661 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 74,578 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 74,518 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 74,451 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 74,434 miles

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

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 May 2006 74,366 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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BTT 789B is a 1964 Aston Martin DB5 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1964 Aston Martin DB5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 35,158 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BTT 789B, 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 62 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 BTT 789B registered?

BTT 789B is a 1964 Aston Martin DB5, first registered on 4 December 1964.

Is BTT 789B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTT 789B shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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