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PMK 47E

1988 Aston Martin DB6

Gold Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,911 mi
Last recorded16,911 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 1988 Aston Martin DB669,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMK 47E
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB6
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 16,911 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 16,665 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 16,373 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 16,373 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 14,442 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2016 12,474 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 75,399 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

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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PMK 47E is a 1988 Aston Martin DB6 in Gold with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1988 Aston Martin DB6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 69,193 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 DB6 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 101 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PMK 47E, 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 38 years old, this Aston Martin DB6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PMK 47E registered?

PMK 47E is a 1988 Aston Martin DB6, first registered on 9 September 1988.

Is PMK 47E safe to buy?

The MOT history for PMK 47E shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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