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DPP 827K

1972 Aston Martin Dbs

Red Petrol 5430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

73,267 mi
Last recorded73,267 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 1972 Aston Martin Dbs61,162 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPP 827K
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,430cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 73,267 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 73,097 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 72,272 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 72,272 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern visible (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside & offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2016 71,663 miles

engine idling high

slight play in steering

slight play in steering column

Pass 25 Feb 2015 71,329 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 71,301 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 71,210 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 71,210 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 71,170 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 71,159 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 71,127 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 71,086 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 71,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 70,994 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 70,986 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

visual co ok but co high

Pass 26 Jul 2006 70,929 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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DPP 827K is a 1972 Aston Martin Dbs in Red with a 5,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1972 Aston Martin Dbs models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 61,162 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 DPP 827K, 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 54 years old, this Aston Martin Dbs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DPP 827K is a 1972 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 21 February 1972.

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