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EKO 180K

1971 Aston Martin Dbs

Red Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,148 mi
Last recorded21,148 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1971 Aston Martin Dbs56,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKO 180K
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 21,148 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 20,431 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 19,977 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 19,082 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 18,033 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine /possible oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 18,032 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine /possible oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 17,047 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 16,978 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 15,752 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 15,024 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 14,411 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 12,068 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 12,068 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 11,195 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 10,155 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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EKO 180K is a 1971 Aston Martin Dbs in Red with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EKO 180K, 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.

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What year was EKO 180K registered?

EKO 180K is a 1971 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 24 September 1971.

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