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DSW 177

1960 Aston Martin DB4

Blue Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

68,514 mi
Last recorded68,514 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 1960 Aston Martin DB423,722 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSW 177
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB4
Year1960
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 68,514 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 68,452 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 68,267 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 67,670 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

slight play at lower steering column bush or mount

Pass 3 Jul 2015 67,556 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 67,556 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 67,406 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 67,294 miles

some play in lower steering column bush/mount

Pass 2 Jul 2012 67,110 miles

some play in lower steering column bush/mount

Fail 2 Jul 2012 67,110 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

some play in lower steering column bush/mount

Pass 4 Jul 2011 66,822 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 66,112 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 65,566 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both nearside & offside front outer anti-roll bar linkage bushes perrished

Pass 21 May 2008 64,830 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front outer anti-roll bar rubber bushes perrished

slight bind to offside front brake but not considered significant

Fail 21 May 2008 64,830 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front outer anti-roll bar rubber bushes perrished

slight bind to offside front brake but not considered significant

Pass 27 Apr 2007 64,079 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 63,031 miles

some play within steering rack

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB4?

Based on 3,026 MOT tests across 387 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
354
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
387
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 45
parking brake recording little or no effort 40
Stop lamp not working 20
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 18
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DSW 177 is a 1960 Aston Martin DB4 in Blue with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1960 Aston Martin DB4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 23,722 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 DB4 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DSW 177, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB4 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 66 years old, this Aston Martin DB4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DSW 177 registered?

DSW 177 is a 1960 Aston Martin DB4, first registered on 11 February 1960.

Is DSW 177 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSW 177 shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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