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JRW 598E

1967 Aston Martin DB6

Green Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,503 mi
Last recorded45,503 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1967 Aston Martin DB638,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRW 598E
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB6
Year1967
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 45,503 miles

Nearside fuel sealing washer starting to crack

Offside fuel cap sealing washer starting to crack

Fail 26 Apr 2017 45,493 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe union leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber leaking oil (9.2.7b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint King pin (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front outrigger has small corrosion hole

Nearside fuel cap sealing washer starting to crack

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside fuel cap sealing washer starting to crack

Offside sill has small corrosion hole

steering rack mounting rubbers are oil soaked

Pass 11 May 2016 45,467 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both upper (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 45,450 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Lower wish bone droop stops missing

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both upper (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 45,383 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 45,296 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 45,145 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 43,918 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 43,754 miles

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

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

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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JRW 598E is a 1967 Aston Martin DB6 in Green with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1967 Aston Martin DB6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 38,133 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 JRW 598E, 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 59 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 JRW 598E registered?

JRW 598E is a 1967 Aston Martin DB6, first registered on 14 March 1967.

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