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3 EAE

1961 Aston Martin DB4

Green Petrol 3680cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

9,345 mi
Last recorded9,345 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 1961 Aston Martin DB431,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 EAE
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB4
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,680cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 9,345 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 24 May 2017 8,151 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 6,985 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 6,851 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 6,227 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 4,883 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 4,838 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 4,723 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 4,434 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight misting of oil on o/s/r hub

slight play in steering rack mountings

Pass 5 Jun 2008 3,958 miles

slight oil leak o/s/r axle

Fail 5 Jun 2008 3,956 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

slight oil leak o/s/r axle

Pass 28 Jun 2007 3,517 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

see advise sheet issued on 20/06/2007,test number 283651377147

Fail 20 Jun 2007 3,514 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

front wipers smearing just acceptable

Pass 27 Jun 2006 2,830 miles

front wipers smearing JUST ACCEPTABLE,RECOMMEND ATTENTION

handbrake efficiency low 18%

oil leak

signs of fluid around clutch slave cylinder

steering rack mounting bushes soft

Fail 27 Jun 2006 2,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

front wipers smearing JUST ACCEPTABLE,RECOMMEND ATTENTION

handbrake efficiency low 18%

oil leak

signs of fluid around clutch slave cylinder

steering rack mounting bushes soft

Pass 5 Jul 2005 8 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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3 EAE is a 1961 Aston Martin DB4 in Green with a 3,680cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 3 EAE, 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 3 EAE registered?

3 EAE is a 1961 Aston Martin DB4, first registered on 19 October 1961.

Is 3 EAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 EAE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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