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OLB 1

1971 Aston Martin Dbs

Green Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

59,162 mi
Last recorded59,162 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1971 Aston Martin Dbs56,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLB 1
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 59,162 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 May 2026 59,157 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2016 58,670 miles

Nearside Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting splines (4.2.B.5)

Offside Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting splines (4.2.B.5)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 58,197 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 57,982 miles

N/S/F King pin has slight lift

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

O/S/F King pin has slight lift

Fail 5 Jul 2013 57,962 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

N/S/F Jacking point has hole by side of it

N/S/F King pin has slight lift

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

O/S/F King pin has slight lift

Fail 1 Jun 2012 57,817 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 57,817 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 57,652 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 May 2011 57,652 miles

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn (4.2.B.5)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 57,404 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 57,404 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 57,172 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 57,141 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 56,967 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 56,967 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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OLB 1 is a 1971 Aston Martin Dbs in Green with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 OLB 1, 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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OLB 1 is a 1971 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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