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MPB 299K

1971 Aston Martin Dbs

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,927 mi
Last recorded71,927 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 1971 Aston Martin Dbs56,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPB 299K
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 71,927 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 71,927 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 May 2014 71,269 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 70,441 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 Jun 2013 70,379 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2012 69,795 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2012 69,795 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 67,017 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 64,491 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 64,187 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 63,524 miles

oil leak

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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MPB 299K is a 1971 Aston Martin Dbs in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MPB 299K, 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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MPB 299K is a 1971 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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