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BNT 29K

1971 Aston Martin Dbs

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

68,462 mi
Last recorded68,462 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 1971 Aston Martin Dbs56,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNT 29K
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 68,462 miles

corrosion in places

Pass 15 Aug 2019 68,024 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 67,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 67,008 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 66,665 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 65,915 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 65,915 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 66,284 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 65,915 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 65,817 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 65,253 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 64,145 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 64,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 64,124 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 64,124 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 63,360 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 62,728 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 62,728 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BNT 29K is a 1971 Aston Martin Dbs in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BNT 29K, 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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BNT 29K is a 1971 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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