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181 HYR

1960 Aston Martin DB4

Grey Petrol 3670cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

4,744 mi
Last recorded4,744 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 1960 Aston Martin DB423,722 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration181 HYR
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB4
Year1960
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,670cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 4,744 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 4,447 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 4,345 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 4,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads protrude beyond brake disc

Pass 13 Jan 2015 4,238 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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181 HYR is a 1960 Aston Martin DB4 in Grey with a 3,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1960 Aston Martin DB4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 23,722 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 181 HYR, 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 66 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 181 HYR registered?

181 HYR is a 1960 Aston Martin DB4, first registered on 13 January 1960.

Is 181 HYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 181 HYR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 181 HYR have outstanding finance?

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