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PSC 290

2009 Aston Martin Dbs

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,518 mi
Last recorded25,518 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Aston Martin Dbs21,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSC 290
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 25,518 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 25,220 miles

slight cracking o/s/f tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2023 24,897 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 28 Jun 2023 24,892 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 25 May 2022 24,157 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 23,056 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 22,597 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front wiper blade is smearing

Fail 3 Mar 2021 22,594 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner, rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced stops working in 30 seconds after using the brake pedal (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front wiper blade is smearing

Pass 3 Mar 2020 21,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 19,501 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 18,176 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 17,334 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 16,498 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 15,135 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 13,382 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2014 13,324 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 11,767 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 7,211 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2012 7,110 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 7,110 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Dbs?

Based on 18,001 MOT tests across 2,342 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
923
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
2,342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 137
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 99
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Stop lamp not working 64
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PSC 290 is a 2009 Aston Martin Dbs in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 Aston Martin Dbs models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 21,421 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 Dbs fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PSC 290, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Dbs typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 17 years old, this Aston Martin Dbs is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PSC 290 registered?

PSC 290 is a 2009 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 16 January 2009.

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