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HHU 21K

1971 Aston Martin Dbs

Red Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,552 mi
Last recorded25,552 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 1971 Aston Martin Dbs56,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHU 21K
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 25,552 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir slightly corroded (3.6.A.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded reservoir to cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floors (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 25,552 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted drivers side floor holed and corroded (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Upper Front passenger door pillar insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir slightly corroded (3.6.A.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded reservoir to cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 25,316 miles

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

windscreen cracked bottom right

Fail 28 Oct 2014 25,312 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

windscreen cracked bottom right

Pass 27 Aug 2013 24,932 miles

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 24,803 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

boot floor rusting to surface but not holed

clutch master cylinder has leak

n/s door top of pillar holed

o/s door catch has corrosion and rust but door secure

Pass 7 May 2009 23,890 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 23,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 23,463 miles

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

h/light reflectors fading

Pass 17 Jan 2007 22,890 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 21,761 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 21,761 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all under vehicle heavy underseal

boot floor rusty and heavy shail

no seat belts fitted

off side rear in ner wing corroded

rear axel rusty and shailing

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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HHU 21K is a 1971 Aston Martin Dbs in Red with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HHU 21K, 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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HHU 21K is a 1971 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 17 September 1971.

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