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BHJ 231J

1971 Aston Martin Dbs

Red Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,508 mi
Last recorded54,508 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 1971 Aston Martin Dbs56,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHJ 231J
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 54,508 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 54,399 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 54,323 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 53,553 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 53,553 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 53,090 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 53,089 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2010 52,023 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 52,372 miles

Advanced corrosion on n/s and o/s centre floor

Pass 20 Mar 2007 52,059 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 51,692 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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BHJ 231J is a 1971 Aston Martin Dbs in Red with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BHJ 231J, 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 BHJ 231J registered?

BHJ 231J is a 1971 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is BHJ 231J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHJ 231J shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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