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FPG 16B

1961 Aston Martin DB4

Silver Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73 mi
Last recorded73 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1961 Aston Martin DB431,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPG 16B
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB4
Year1961
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 29 Jul 2025 73 miles

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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FPG 16B is a 1961 Aston Martin DB4 in Silver with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1961 Aston Martin DB4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 31,820 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FPG 16B, 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 65 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 FPG 16B registered?

FPG 16B is a 1961 Aston Martin DB4, first registered on 27 July 1961.

Is FPG 16B safe to buy?

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