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EMG 14J

1971 Aston Martin Dbs

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,605 mi
Last recorded18,605 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Aston Martin Dbs56,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMG 14J
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 May 2017 18,605 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported interior (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (1.9.2a)

Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed under bonnet (1.9.2c) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven 41% (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly 80% (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

engine running poorly and excessive fumes emitted.

Pass 7 Apr 2016 18,595 miles

Nearside Front Upper ball joint rubber starting to perish

Rear ex box slight blow

offside front jacking point rusty

Pass 7 Apr 2015 18,531 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 18,178 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 17,888 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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EMG 14J is a 1971 Aston Martin Dbs in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 EMG 14J, 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 EMG 14J registered?

EMG 14J is a 1971 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 20 January 1971.

Is EMG 14J safe to buy?

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