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DBS 53H

1970 Aston Martin Dbs

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,672 mi
Last recorded57,672 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 1970 Aston Martin Dbs57,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBS 53H
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 57,672 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 57,490 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 55,741 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 55,549 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 55,549 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 55,480 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 54,504 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 54,159 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 54,156 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

tyres are starting to perish

Pass 23 Jun 2008 51,987 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 51,983 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 51,271 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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DBS 53H is a 1970 Aston Martin Dbs in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DBS 53H, 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 DBS 53H registered?

DBS 53H is a 1970 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 23 October 1970.

Is DBS 53H safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBS 53H shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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