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156 HYP

1961 Aston Martin DB4

Green Petrol 4212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,758 mi
Last recorded12,758 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 1961 Aston Martin DB431,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration156 HYP
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB4
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,212cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2024 12,758 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 11,769 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 11,532 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 11,498 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 11,427 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 11,332 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 11,312 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 10,675 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 10,553 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 9,666 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 8,279 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 7,180 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 6,307 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 5,134 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 3,931 miles

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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156 HYP is a 1961 Aston Martin DB4 in Green with a 4,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 156 HYP, 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 156 HYP registered?

156 HYP is a 1961 Aston Martin DB4, first registered on 1 December 1961.

Is 156 HYP safe to buy?

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