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1 RAB

1967 Aston Martin DB6

Silver Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

97,863 mi
Last recorded97,863 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1967 Aston Martin DB638,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 RAB
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB6
Year1967
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 97,863 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 97,020 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 9,702 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 95,686 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 2,381 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 2,381 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 2,324 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 95,037 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 94,269 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 93,919 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 93,919 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 93,150 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 91,538 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 91,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2010 89,658 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 88,242 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 88,142 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel cap seals slight perishing

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB6?

Based on 5,945 MOT tests across 710 vehicles.

89.3%
Pass Rate
397
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
710
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 101
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 74
Steering rack gaiter split 62
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
Headlamp aim too high 46
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1 RAB is a 1967 Aston Martin DB6 in Silver with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1967 Aston Martin DB6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 38,133 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 DB6 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 101 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1 RAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB6 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 59 years old, this Aston Martin DB6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 1 RAB registered?

1 RAB is a 1967 Aston Martin DB6, first registered on 6 January 1967.

Is 1 RAB safe to buy?

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