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OEU 57J

1970 Aston Martin Dbs

Red Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

42,988 mi
Last recorded42,988 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 1970 Aston Martin Dbs57,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEU 57J
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 42,988 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2010 42,698 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 42,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 21 May 2009 42,486 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 42,484 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 42,296 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 42,296 miles

Front Upper Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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OEU 57J is a 1970 Aston Martin Dbs in Red with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1970 Aston Martin Dbs models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 57,668 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 OEU 57J, 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 56 years old, this Aston Martin Dbs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OEU 57J registered?

OEU 57J is a 1970 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 16 December 1970.

Is OEU 57J safe to buy?

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