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BLN 257H

1970 Aston Martin Dbs

Yellow Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,614 mi
Last recorded97,614 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1970 Aston Martin Dbs57,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLN 257H
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 97,614 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 96,506 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 96,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2016 95,074 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 89,414 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 86,670 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 85,693 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 83,878 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2007 83,056 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 83,034 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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BLN 257H is a 1970 Aston Martin Dbs in Yellow with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1970 Aston Martin Dbs models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 57,668 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 BLN 257H, 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 56 years old, this Aston Martin Dbs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BLN 257H is a 1970 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 1 January 1970.

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