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MSU 423

1988 Aston Martin DB4

Red Petrol 3670cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

18,979 mi
Last recorded18,979 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSU 423
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB4
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,670cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 18,979 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 18,953 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 18,912 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 18,375 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 18,350 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 18,330 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 18,050 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 17,625 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 16,893 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 16,601 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 16,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r light lens slightly off colour

Pass 24 May 2013 16,534 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 15,791 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 15,791 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 14,968 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

chip in o/s reflector

sign of perishing suspension bushes

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB4?

Based on 3,026 MOT tests across 387 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
354
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
387
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 45
parking brake recording little or no effort 40
Stop lamp not working 20
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 18
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MSU 423 is a 1988 Aston Martin DB4 in Red with a 3,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

The most common reason a Aston Martin DB4 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MSU 423, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB4 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 38 years old, this Aston Martin DB4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MSU 423 registered?

MSU 423 is a 1988 Aston Martin DB4, first registered on 25 May 1988.

Is MSU 423 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MSU 423 shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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