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HDS 653H

1970 Aston Martin DB6

Green Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,510 mi
Last recorded78,510 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2007
Typical for 1970 Aston Martin DB650,139 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDS 653H
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB6
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2007 78,510 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 78,510 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

n/s/f seat loose.

oil leaks from oil pressure switch,gearbox & rear diff.

Pass 20 Nov 2006 78,452 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

oil leaks from engine & rear axle.

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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HDS 653H is a 1970 Aston Martin DB6 in Green with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Aston Martin DB6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 50,139 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 DB6 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 101 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HDS 653H, 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 56 years old, this Aston Martin DB6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HDS 653H registered?

HDS 653H is a 1970 Aston Martin DB6, first registered on 2 January 1970.

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