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KVY 597E

1967 Aston Martin DB6

Green Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

6,138 mi
Last recorded6,138 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 1967 Aston Martin DB638,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVY 597E
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB6
Year1967
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 6,138 miles

Nearside rear inner handbrake pad wearing thin.

Pass 12 Sep 2018 4,335 miles

Nearside inner brake pad wearing thin.

Pass 31 Aug 2017 3,887 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 2,151 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 2,151 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 2,110 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 2,061 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 1,097 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 340 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 99,381 miles

Slight corrosion nearside front outrigger.

Pass 7 Mar 2011 99,271 miles

Slight corrosion nearside front jack point.

Fail 8 Mar 2010 99,112 miles

Slight corrosion in o/s/f outigger just outside prescribed area.

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 99,112 miles

Slight corrosion in o/s/f outigger just outside prescribed area.

Pass 9 Apr 2009 98,991 miles

Slight corosion outer sills & N/S/F outrigger/jack point.

Pass 4 Apr 2008 98,871 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 98,586 miles

Slight corrosion outer sills.

Pass 23 Mar 2006 97,282 miles

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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KVY 597E is a 1967 Aston Martin DB6 in Green with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KVY 597E, 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 KVY 597E registered?

KVY 597E is a 1967 Aston Martin DB6, first registered on 2 May 1967.

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The MOT history for KVY 597E shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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