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RPE 589E

1967 Aston Martin DB6

Red Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,290 mi
Last recorded80,290 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 1967 Aston Martin DB638,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPE 589E
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB6
Year1967
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2023 80,290 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced marked with chalk (6.1.1 (d) (i))

minor oil leaks

Pass 25 Sep 2021 79,834 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 79,671 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 79,511 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 79,326 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 78,920 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 78,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 77,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2005 67,527 miles

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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RPE 589E is a 1967 Aston Martin DB6 in Red with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1967 Aston Martin DB6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 38,133 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 RPE 589E, 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 59 years old, this Aston Martin DB6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RPE 589E registered?

RPE 589E is a 1967 Aston Martin DB6, first registered on 20 March 1967.

Is RPE 589E safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPE 589E shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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