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743 BYK

1978 Aston Martin DB4

Green Petrol 3670cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

101,468 mi
Last recorded101,468 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
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Vehicle Details

Registration743 BYK
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB4
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,670cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 101,468 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 101,979 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 101,009 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 100,879 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 100,233 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 99,811 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 99,614 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 99,201 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 98,759 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 96,828 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 96,828 miles

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 93,410 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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743 BYK is a 1978 Aston Martin DB4 in Green with a 3,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 743 BYK, 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 48 years old, this Aston Martin DB4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 743 BYK registered?

743 BYK is a 1978 Aston Martin DB4, first registered on 1 April 1978.

Is 743 BYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 743 BYK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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