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101 XWE

1961 Aston Martin DB4

Green Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,398 mi
Last recorded79,398 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 1961 Aston Martin DB431,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration101 XWE
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB4
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 79,398 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 79,292 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 79,241 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 79,180 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 78,994 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 78,939 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 78,870 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 78,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 76,314 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 76,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB4?

Based on 3,026 MOT tests across 387 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
354
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
387
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 45
parking brake recording little or no effort 40
Stop lamp not working 20
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 18
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101 XWE is a 1961 Aston Martin DB4 in Green with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1961 Aston Martin DB4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 31,820 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 DB4 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 101 XWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB4 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 65 years old, this Aston Martin DB4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 101 XWE registered?

101 XWE is a 1961 Aston Martin DB4, first registered on 17 March 1961.

Is 101 XWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 101 XWE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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