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144 YPL

1962 Aston Martin DB4

Blue Petrol 3670cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

11,957 mi
Last recorded11,957 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1962 Aston Martin DB439,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration144 YPL
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB4
Year1962
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,670cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 11,957 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 10,793 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 9,875 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 6,408 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 2,931 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 2,682 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 92,990 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

o/s/rear shock absorber bump stop missing

slight oil leak on o/s/rear hub

Fail 28 Jul 2010 92,990 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s rear shock absorber bump stop missing

slight oil leak on o/s/rear wheel hub

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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144 YPL is a 1962 Aston Martin DB4 in Blue with a 3,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1962 Aston Martin DB4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 39,348 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 144 YPL, 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 64 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 144 YPL registered?

144 YPL is a 1962 Aston Martin DB4, first registered on 1 January 1962.

Is 144 YPL safe to buy?

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