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MCW 345J

1971 Aston Martin Dbs

Red Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,829 mi
Last recorded64,829 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 1971 Aston Martin Dbs56,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCW 345J
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 64,829 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 64,823 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 64,823 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 64,781 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 64,780 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 64,650 miles

front tyres worn close to wear bars

n/s/f tyre slightly perrished

under side of vehicle welding repairs covered in under seal

Fail 5 Dec 2012 64,650 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn close to wear bars

n/s/f tyre slightly perrished

under side of vehicle welding repairs covered in under seal

Pass 7 Dec 2010 64,213 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 64,213 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Dbs?

Based on 18,001 MOT tests across 2,342 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
923
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
2,342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 137
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 99
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Stop lamp not working 64
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MCW 345J is a 1971 Aston Martin Dbs in Red with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1971 Aston Martin Dbs models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 56,367 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 Dbs fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MCW 345J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Dbs typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 55 years old, this Aston Martin Dbs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MCW 345J registered?

MCW 345J is a 1971 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 13 January 1971.

Is MCW 345J safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCW 345J shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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