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FPJ 117B

1964 Aston Martin DB5

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

22,326 mi
Last recorded22,326 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 1964 Aston Martin DB535,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPJ 117B
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB5
Year1964
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2010 22,326 miles

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

nearside rear axle hub seal leaking

oil leak from differential

oil leak from engine

Fail 23 Jun 2010 22,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak from differential

oil leak from engine

nearside rear axle hub seal leaking

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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FPJ 117B is a 1964 Aston Martin DB5 in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 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 FPJ 117B, 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 FPJ 117B registered?

FPJ 117B is a 1964 Aston Martin DB5, first registered on 1 January 1964.

Is FPJ 117B safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPJ 117B shows 2 tests with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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