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HSR 688E

1990 Aston Martin DB6

Bronze Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,777 mi
Last recorded7,777 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSR 688E
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB6
Year1990
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2008 7,777 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2008 7,777 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2007 7,726 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 7,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear offside spring has very little clearance to shock absorber arm

Pass 6 Jul 2006 7,614 miles

oil leak

Brake fluid resevoir low but no obvious leak found

Play in offside steering rack

Play in steering rack

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

Rear spring rubbing slightly on shock absorber arm

Pass 8 Jul 2005 7,509 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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HSR 688E is a 1990 Aston Martin DB6 in Bronze with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HSR 688E, 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 36 years old, this Aston Martin DB6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HSR 688E registered?

HSR 688E is a 1990 Aston Martin DB6, first registered on 4 June 1990.

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The MOT history for HSR 688E shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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