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21 PS

1970 Aston Martin DB6

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,153 mi
Last recorded66,153 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 1970 Aston Martin DB650,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration21 PS
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB6
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 66,153 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 65,632 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 63,757 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 61,317 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 60,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 59,332 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 58,168 miles

Exhaust clamps bent

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Off side front brake hose slight mark in rubber

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering damper bush has slight play

Pass 10 Jun 2009 56,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 56,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 55,555 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 54,559 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 53,932 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Jun 2005 53,295 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 53,295 miles

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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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21 PS is a 1970 Aston Martin DB6 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1970 Aston Martin DB6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 50,139 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 21 PS, 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 56 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 21 PS registered?

21 PS is a 1970 Aston Martin DB6, first registered on 3 March 1970.

Is 21 PS safe to buy?

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