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BPD 162H

1970 Aston Martin Dbs

Red Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,773 mi
Last recorded91,773 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 1970 Aston Martin Dbs57,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPD 162H
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 91,773 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 91,773 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 91,700 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 91,672 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 91,627 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 91,431 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight freeplay detected at o/s steering arm inner joint when steering worked to and fro

Pass 15 Jul 2009 91,245 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/r hand brake pads worn

Fail 7 Jul 2009 91,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/r hand brake pads worn

Fail 4 Aug 2007 91,212 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 89,600 miles

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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BPD 162H is a 1970 Aston Martin Dbs in Red with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BPD 162H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BPD 162H registered?

BPD 162H is a 1970 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 24 February 1970.

Is BPD 162H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPD 162H shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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