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939 PPP

1960 Aston Martin DB4

Green Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

18,440 mi
Last recorded18,440 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 1960 Aston Martin DB423,722 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration939 PPP
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB4
Year1960
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 18,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Offside Front Tyre perishing

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 18,440 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Offside Front Tyre perishing

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 18,239 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Sep 2017 18,239 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 May 2016 17,872 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 May 2016 17,870 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 17,015 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 16,972 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 16,972 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 16,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

oil leak from rear axle

steering rack damp

Fail 6 Sep 2010 16,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

oil leak from rear axle

steering rack damp

Pass 13 Jul 2009 16,472 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 16,330 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 16,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 16,208 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 15,813 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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939 PPP is a 1960 Aston Martin DB4 in Green with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1960 Aston Martin DB4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 23,722 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 939 PPP, 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 66 years old, this Aston Martin DB4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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939 PPP is a 1960 Aston Martin DB4, first registered on 26 October 1960.

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