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EPY 290L

1972 Aston Martin DB4

Silver Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,098 mi
Last recorded97,098 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPY 290L
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB4
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 97,098 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 96,604 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 96,119 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 96,100 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 96,080 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 95,775 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear discs corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2010 95,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 95,579 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 95,461 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 95,461 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 95,248 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 95,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 95,110 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 34,903 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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EPY 290L is a 1972 Aston Martin DB4 in Silver with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EPY 290L, 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 54 years old, this Aston Martin DB4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EPY 290L is a 1972 Aston Martin DB4, first registered on 3 November 1972.

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