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CYW 6H

1970 Aston Martin DB6

Green Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,735 mi
Last recorded86,735 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 1970 Aston Martin DB650,139 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYW 6H
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB6
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 86,735 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 86,549 miles

battery insecure

nearside front seat not fitted at the time of test

rear seats not fitted at the time of test

Fail 30 Aug 2011 86,737 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 86,005 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 85,634 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 85,065 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 83,990 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 83,038 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight corrosion to n/s floor pan

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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CYW 6H is a 1970 Aston Martin DB6 in Green with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CYW 6H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CYW 6H registered?

CYW 6H is a 1970 Aston Martin DB6, first registered on 24 February 1970.

Is CYW 6H safe to buy?

The MOT history for CYW 6H shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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