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AHJ 232A

1959 Aston Martin DB4

Silver Petrol 3997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

1,941 mi
Last recorded1,941 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 1959 Aston Martin DB469,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHJ 232A
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB4
Year1959
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,997cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 1,941 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 1,300 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 971 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside and nearside rear jacking points corroded

offside of anti roll bar close to coil spring

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 1 Aug 2014 99,260 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside and nearside rear jacking points corroded

offside and nearside rear shock absorber lower mountings have slight movement

offside of front anti roll bar close to coil spring

Pass 31 Jul 2013 98,171 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 98,171 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 97,517 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 97,517 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 94,103 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 94,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 92,310 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 86,593 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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AHJ 232A is a 1959 Aston Martin DB4 in Silver with a 3,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1959 Aston Martin DB4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 69,475 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 AHJ 232A, 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 67 years old, this Aston Martin DB4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AHJ 232A registered?

AHJ 232A is a 1959 Aston Martin DB4, first registered on 12 October 1959.

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