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HBM 1

1981 Aston Martin DB6

Silver Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

4,672 mi
Last recorded4,672 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBM 1
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB6
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 4,672 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 4,564 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 4,454 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 4,092 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 3,840 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both slight ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play slight play to both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 2,493 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Pass 24 May 2018 1,612 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 8,475 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 8,475 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 8,434 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 8,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 8,426 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 1,498 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB6?

Based on 5,945 MOT tests across 710 vehicles.

89.3%
Pass Rate
397
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
710
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 101
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 74
Steering rack gaiter split 62
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
Headlamp aim too high 46
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HBM 1 is a 1981 Aston Martin DB6 in Silver with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

The most common reason a Aston Martin DB6 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 101 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HBM 1, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB6 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 45 years old, this Aston Martin DB6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HBM 1 registered?

HBM 1 is a 1981 Aston Martin DB6, first registered on 16 December 1981.

Is HBM 1 safe to buy?

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