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BNW 900J

1971 Aston Martin Dbs

Red Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

87,347 mi
Last recorded87,347 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2009
Typical for 1971 Aston Martin Dbs56,367 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNW 900J
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2009 87,347 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 87,347 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 87,845 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 86,742 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 86,741 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 82,495 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 82,493 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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BNW 900J is a 1971 Aston Martin Dbs in Red with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 BNW 900J, 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 BNW 900J registered?

BNW 900J is a 1971 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 15 March 1971.

Is BNW 900J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNW 900J shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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