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LMB 160G

1979 Aston Martin DB6

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,142 mi
Last recorded56,142 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMB 160G
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB6
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 56,142 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 55,694 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 55,692 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 54,858 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 54,856 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 54,497 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 54,403 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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LMB 160G is a 1979 Aston Martin DB6 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LMB 160G, 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 47 years old, this Aston Martin DB6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LMB 160G registered?

LMB 160G is a 1979 Aston Martin DB6, first registered on 1 July 1979.

Is LMB 160G safe to buy?

The MOT history for LMB 160G shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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