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GGX 279J

1971 Aston Martin Dbs

Brown Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

24,206 mi
Last recorded24,206 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1971 Aston Martin Dbs56,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGX 279J
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 24,206 miles

Nearside Front Kingpin slight play

Pass 9 Jun 2025 23,293 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 21,698 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 18,348 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 16,361 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 14,748 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 11,673 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 111,615 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 111,605 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick parking brake pad (3.5.1g)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 110,213 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin parking brake pad (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 8,033 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 8,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 6,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 4,552 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front shock absorber has noise on movement.

Fail 9 Jul 2013 4,552 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front shock absorber has noise on movement.

Pass 6 Jul 2012 1,932 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 336 miles

REAR HAND BRAKE PADS CLOSE TO LIMIT OF 1.5MM THICKNESS

Pass 1 Sep 2010 99,107 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 98,006 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 96,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 94,889 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 92,468 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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GGX 279J is a 1971 Aston Martin Dbs in Brown with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GGX 279J, 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 GGX 279J registered?

GGX 279J is a 1971 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 4 March 1971.

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