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ABW 261D

1966 Aston Martin DB6

Maroon Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,387 mi
Last recorded99,387 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1966 Aston Martin DB651,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 261D
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB6
Year1966
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 99,387 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 96,982 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 96,938 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 95,887 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 95,127 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 94,057 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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ABW 261D is a 1966 Aston Martin DB6 in Maroon with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1966 Aston Martin DB6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 51,033 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 ABW 261D, 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 60 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 ABW 261D registered?

ABW 261D is a 1966 Aston Martin DB6, first registered on 31 December 1966.

Is ABW 261D safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 261D shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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