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JB 720

1984 Aston Martin DB4

Red Petrol 3670cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

12,139 mi
Last recorded12,139 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB 720
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB4
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,670cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 12,139 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 12,135 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

limited reserve travel in foot brake

wear in front offside steering rack tie rod joint

Pass 15 May 2025 11,563 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 11,112 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 10,952 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 10,001 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 9,106 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 9,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 8,021 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 8,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2019 6,796 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 6,044 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 5,876 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 5,709 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 5,709 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2014 5,490 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 5,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 5,129 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 4,811 miles

slight play top strg column

Fail 16 Jan 2012 4,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

fog lamp on n/s

handbrake needs service

slight play top strg column

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB4?

Based on 3,026 MOT tests across 387 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
354
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
387
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 45
parking brake recording little or no effort 40
Stop lamp not working 20
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 18
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JB 720 is a 1984 Aston Martin DB4 in Red with a 3,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

The most common reason a Aston Martin DB4 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JB 720, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB4 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 42 years old, this Aston Martin DB4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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JB 720 is a 1984 Aston Martin DB4, first registered on 1 June 1984.

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