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OBM 1

1964 Aston Martin DB5

Gold Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

8,177 mi
Last recorded8,177 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1964 Aston Martin DB535,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBM 1
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB5
Year1964
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 8,177 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 7,753 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 7,717 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 7,335 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 7,182 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 7,082 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 6,892 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 May 2012 6,718 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 6,042 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 5,857 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 5,761 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 5,476 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 5,476 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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OBM 1 is a 1964 Aston Martin DB5 in Gold with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OBM 1, 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 OBM 1 registered?

OBM 1 is a 1964 Aston Martin DB5, first registered on 24 July 1964.

Is OBM 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBM 1 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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