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VDV 418

1953 Aston Martin DB2

Red Petrol 2580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,183 mi
Last recorded28,183 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDV 418
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB2
Year1953
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,580cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2012 28,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 27,749 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 27,205 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 26,888 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB2?

Based on 858 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
354
Miles/Year
74
Year Lifespan
157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23
brake binding 17
parking brake recording little or no effort 11
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions 8
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VDV 418 is a 1953 Aston Martin DB2 in Red with a 2,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Aston Martin DB2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VDV 418, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB2 typically stays on UK roads for around 74 years. At 73 years old, this Aston Martin DB2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of VDV 418?

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What year was VDV 418 registered?

VDV 418 is a 1953 Aston Martin DB2, first registered on 24 April 1953.

Is VDV 418 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDV 418 shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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