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197 LHO

1970 Aston Martin Dbs

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,030 mi
Last recorded22,030 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1970 Aston Martin Dbs57,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration197 LHO
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 22,030 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 20,802 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 20,089 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 19,318 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 18,794 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 18,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Oct 2016 18,749 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 18,083 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 16,972 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 16,345 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 15,282 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 14,581 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 14,305 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 14,305 miles

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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197 LHO is a 1970 Aston Martin Dbs in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 197 LHO, 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 197 LHO registered?

197 LHO is a 1970 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 2 November 1970.

Is 197 LHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 197 LHO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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