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SKX 11J

1970 Aston Martin Dbs

Blue Petrol 4995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

92,389 mi
Last recorded92,389 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 1970 Aston Martin Dbs57,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKX 11J
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 92,389 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 92,280 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 91,978 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 91,600 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 90,391 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 90,101 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 89,774 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Dec 2015 89,612 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Handbrake pad worn low. Strongly recommend replacement and complete system reset. (3.1.6b)

Nearside engine mounting bracket not fully secure Recommend repair. (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Leaking nail puncture in tread.

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Sliding joint before silencer. (7.1.2)

Offside engine mounting bracket not fully secure Recommend repair. (6.1.D.1b)

Oil leak residue along underside of vehicle. Recommend clean, diagnosis and repair.

Pass 13 Dec 2014 88,958 miles

Gearbox noisey when rotating at idle.

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Power steering fluid residue on most pipe joints. Recommend repair.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Dec 2014 88,958 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Gearbox noisey when rotating at idle.

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Power steering fluid residue on most pipe joints. Recommend repair.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2013 88,673 miles

Gearbox noise when rotating in neutral. Suspect rebuild required.

Handbrake pads wearing thin.

Offside 'A' pillar slightly corroded at sill joint.

Oil leak

Rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorated.

Fail 19 Jan 2012 86,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2012 86,082 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2011 85,072 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 84,158 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 83,761 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 83,267 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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SKX 11J is a 1970 Aston Martin Dbs in Blue with a 4,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1970 Aston Martin Dbs models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 57,668 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SKX 11J, 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 56 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 SKX 11J registered?

SKX 11J is a 1970 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 1 August 1970.

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