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APM 744J

1971 Aston Martin Dbs

Red Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

56,408 mi
Last recorded56,408 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1971 Aston Martin Dbs56,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPM 744J
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 56,408 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 56,408 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 56,263 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 55,499 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 54,944 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 54,796 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 54,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2012 54,665 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 54,555 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2010 54,297 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 54,044 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 May 2008 53,977 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2008 53,977 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 53,875 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 53,815 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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APM 744J is a 1971 Aston Martin Dbs in Red with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 APM 744J, 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.

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What year was APM 744J registered?

APM 744J is a 1971 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 7 January 1971.

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The MOT history for APM 744J shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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