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555 HOT

1970 Aston Martin DB6

Not stated Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113 mi
Last recorded113 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1970 Aston Martin DB650,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration555 HOT
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB6
Year1970
ColourNot stated
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 113 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 99,966 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 99,381 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 97,402 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 95,388 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 91,779 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 90,031 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 89,022 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 87,915 miles

parking brake will need adjusting soon

Pass 25 Jul 2017 85,826 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 84,283 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 84,223 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 82,716 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 79,677 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

osr axle trailing arm mount and nsf chassis outrigger starting to rust

Fail 17 Jul 2013 75,495 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

oil dampness to engine

Pass 17 Jul 2013 75,495 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil dampness to engine

Pass 27 Jul 2012 73,823 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 70,784 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 69,135 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 68,385 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 65,023 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 62,513 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 60,911 miles
Fail 19 May 2006

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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555 HOT is a 1970 Aston Martin DB6 in Not stated with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 555 HOT, 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 555 HOT registered?

555 HOT is a 1970 Aston Martin DB6, first registered on 8 July 1970.

Is 555 HOT safe to buy?

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