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AKB 842J

1971 Aston Martin Dbs

Red Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,577 mi
Last recorded91,577 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 1971 Aston Martin Dbs56,367 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKB 842J
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011 91,577 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 90,885 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 90,872 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2006 89,152 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2005 88,612 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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AKB 842J is a 1971 Aston Martin Dbs in Red with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 Aston Martin Dbs models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 56,367 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 AKB 842J, 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 55 years old, this Aston Martin Dbs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AKB 842J registered?

AKB 842J is a 1971 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 12 July 1971.

Is AKB 842J safe to buy?

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