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BPA 52H

1970 Aston Martin DB6

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

90,824 mi
Last recorded90,824 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 1970 Aston Martin DB650,139 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPA 52H
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB6
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 90,824 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 90,227 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 89,541 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 89,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 88,995 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 88,412 miles

Low effort on park brake.

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 88,109 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 88,109 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 87,639 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 86,828 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 85,690 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 85,069 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 84,583 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 84,529 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 83,126 miles

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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BPA 52H is a 1970 Aston Martin DB6 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BPA 52H, 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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What year was BPA 52H registered?

BPA 52H is a 1970 Aston Martin DB6, first registered on 23 January 1970.

Is BPA 52H safe to buy?

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