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AFP 20

1970 Aston Martin DB6

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,156 mi
Last recorded2,156 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 1970 Aston Martin DB650,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFP 20
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB6
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 2,156 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 1,031 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 21 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 17 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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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AFP 20 is a 1970 Aston Martin DB6 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1970 Aston Martin DB6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 50,139 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 AFP 20, 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 56 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 AFP 20 registered?

AFP 20 is a 1970 Aston Martin DB6, first registered on 30 October 1970.

Is AFP 20 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFP 20 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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