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BMP 7H

1970 Aston Martin DB6

Grey Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,679 mi
Last recorded80,679 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1970 Aston Martin DB650,139 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMP 7H
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB6
Year1970
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 80,679 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 79,338 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 74,410 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 73,362 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 70,282 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight lift in both track rod ends

Fail 12 Jun 2013 70,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight lift in both track rod ends

Pass 24 Oct 2011 68,466 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 66,611 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 64,185 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play steering rack/pinion

Fail 3 Sep 2009 64,124 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play steering rack/pinion

Pass 11 Sep 2008 63,192 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 61,582 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 61,582 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 58,265 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 58,263 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB6?

Based on 5,945 MOT tests across 710 vehicles.

89.3%
Pass Rate
397
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
710
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 101
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 74
Steering rack gaiter split 62
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
Headlamp aim too high 46
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BMP 7H is a 1970 Aston Martin DB6 in Grey with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1970 Aston Martin DB6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 50,139 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 DB6 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 101 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BMP 7H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB6 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 56 years old, this Aston Martin DB6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BMP 7H is a 1970 Aston Martin DB6, first registered on 14 July 1970.

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