Aston martin 214 vs Aston martin Db9: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Aston martin 214
89%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Aston martin Db9
89%
MOT pass rate · 5,584 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Aston martin 214 (89%) and Aston martin Db9 (89%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Aston martin 214 | Aston martin Db9 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 89% | 89% |
| MOT failure rate | 11% | 11% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 0.7 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 89,949 mi | 42,014 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 5,584 |
Most common faults
Aston martin 214
- Possible slight leak from carburetor or pump
- Right handbrake hangs slightly
- Slight play in offside front wheel hub
- Possible slight leak from brake master cylinder and right rear wheel cylinder
- front wipers perished
- screenwash weak
Aston martin Db9
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Aston martin 214 (89%) and Aston martin Db9 (89%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.