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1001 KP

1970 Aston Martin Dbs

Red Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,168 mi
Last recorded85,168 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 1970 Aston Martin Dbs57,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration1001 KP
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 85,168 miles

Body has slight corrosion Underside in various areas (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis in various areas (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 83,275 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle is covered with excessive amounts of underseal

Pass 19 Jul 2012 82,618 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 80,732 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 80,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 78,210 miles

Under vehicle is covered with excessive amounts of underseal

Fail 31 Jul 2010 78,115 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Under vehicle is covered with excessive amounts of underseal

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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1001 KP is a 1970 Aston Martin Dbs in Red with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1970 Aston Martin Dbs models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 57,668 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 1001 KP, 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 56 years old, this Aston Martin Dbs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 1001 KP registered?

1001 KP is a 1970 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 19 November 1970.

Is 1001 KP safe to buy?

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