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96 MBJ

1969 Aston Martin Dbs

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,168 mi
Last recorded71,168 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 1969 Aston Martin Dbs51,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration96 MBJ
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year1969
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 71,168 miles

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

brakes pull to the offside slightly.

Fail 17 Jun 2016 71,163 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Both sides filler neck pipe/hose (inside boot) (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brakes pull to the offside slightly.

Pass 27 Jun 2015 71,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

dust cover perished on o/s/f upper wishbone

Fail 23 Jun 2015 71,101 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

dust cover perished on o/s/f upper wishbone

o/s/r stoplamp staying on

Fail 4 Jun 2015 71,092 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine bay coolant hoses deteriorated

rubber fuel filler neck deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2010 71,027 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 70,912 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 70,883 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 70,871 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Dbs?

Based on 18,001 MOT tests across 2,342 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
923
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
2,342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 137
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 99
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Stop lamp not working 64
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96 MBJ is a 1969 Aston Martin Dbs in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1969 Aston Martin Dbs models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 51,526 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 Dbs fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 96 MBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Dbs typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 57 years old, this Aston Martin Dbs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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96 MBJ is a 1969 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 17 June 1969.

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