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REG 612

1971 Aston Martin Dbs

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,884 mi
Last recorded19,884 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 1971 Aston Martin Dbs56,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREG 612
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 19,884 miles

All 4 tyres are starting to detriorate

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Outer N/S/F and O/S/F lower body wing is damaged and lightly corroded

Rear axle beam mounts are starting to deeteriorate

Rear coil spring mounts are lightly corroded

Steering column bearing is slightly worn

Steering column is lightly corroded

Steering rack has slight leak

Fail 4 Oct 2017 19,884 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front And rear tyres are starting to deteriorate

Front O/S and N/S outer lower wings are lightly corroded

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear axle beam mounts are starting to deteriorate

Rear coil spring mounts are lightly corroded

Steering column slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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REG 612 is a 1971 Aston Martin Dbs in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 REG 612, 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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What year was REG 612 registered?

REG 612 is a 1971 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 3 September 1971.

Is REG 612 safe to buy?

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