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MWV 81J

1970 Aston Martin DB6

Yellow Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,470 mi
Last recorded35,470 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1970 Aston Martin DB650,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWV 81J
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB6
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2026 35,470 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 34,884 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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MWV 81J is a 1970 Aston Martin DB6 in Yellow with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1970 Aston Martin DB6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 50,139 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MWV 81J, 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 56 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 MWV 81J registered?

MWV 81J is a 1970 Aston Martin DB6, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is MWV 81J safe to buy?

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