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R496 TAC

1972 Aston Martin Dbs

Green Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

3,909 mi
Last recorded3,909 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1972 Aston Martin Dbs61,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR496 TAC
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 3,909 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 3,899 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 3,494 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 3,494 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 2,149 miles

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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R496 TAC is a 1972 Aston Martin Dbs in Green with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1972 Aston Martin Dbs models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 61,162 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 R496 TAC, 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 54 years old, this Aston Martin Dbs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of R496 TAC?

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What year was R496 TAC registered?

R496 TAC is a 1972 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is R496 TAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R496 TAC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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