MOT Status
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6,769 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
vehicle undersealed
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
vehicle undersealed
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
both front exhaust mounts broken
Oil leak
Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
n/s front tyre worn on edge
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Aston Martin Dbs?
Based on 18,001 MOT tests across 2,342 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DLR 8J is a 1971 Aston Martin Dbs in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 DLR 8J, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of DLR 8J?
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What year was DLR 8J registered?
DLR 8J is a 1971 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 7 April 1971.
Is DLR 8J safe to buy?
The MOT history for DLR 8J shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does DLR 8J have outstanding finance?
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