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SUX 894H

1970 Aston Martin Dbs

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,432 mi
Last recorded48,432 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 1970 Aston Martin Dbs57,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUX 894H
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 48,432 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 48,432 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 48,432 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 48,432 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 48,426 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 48,426 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 48,410 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 48,408 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 48,406 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 48,324 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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SUX 894H is a 1970 Aston Martin Dbs in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 SUX 894H, 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 SUX 894H registered?

SUX 894H is a 1970 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 6 May 1970.

Is SUX 894H safe to buy?

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