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KBY 153C

1993 Aston Martin DB5

Red Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2,216 mi
Last recorded2,216 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBY 153C
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 2,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bad repair to engine sump

Pass 26 Jun 2008 1,806 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 1,786 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

handbrake pads worn

o/s/r cailper bolt lock taps not fully tapped over

rear flexi brake pipe slightly rubbing handbrake cable

slight surface corrosion to underbody

unable to fully test free play in steering due to excessive play

unable to test fuel caps cant locate release

Pass 15 Dec 2006 617 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 610 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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KBY 153C is a 1993 Aston Martin DB5 in Red with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KBY 153C, 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 33 years old, this Aston Martin DB5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KBY 153C registered?

KBY 153C is a 1993 Aston Martin DB5, first registered on 30 April 1993.

Is KBY 153C safe to buy?

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