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61 FJW

1971 Aston Martin DB6

Maroon Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,191 mi
Last recorded88,191 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1971 Aston Martin DB654,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration61 FJW
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB6
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2026 88,191 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 88,165 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 88,152 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 88,145 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 88,136 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 88,115 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 87,961 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 87,904 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 67,801 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 87,708 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 87,674 miles

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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61 FJW is a 1971 Aston Martin DB6 in Maroon with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Aston Martin DB6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 54,026 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 61 FJW, 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 55 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 61 FJW registered?

61 FJW is a 1971 Aston Martin DB6, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is 61 FJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 61 FJW shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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