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TKX 491J

1970 Aston Martin Dbs

Green Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

57,051 mi
Last recorded57,051 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1970 Aston Martin Dbs57,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKX 491J
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 57,051 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 56,625 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 56,625 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 56,073 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 55,322 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 54,101 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 53,093 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 52,445 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 51,684 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 50,248 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 49,918 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 May 2013 49,908 miles

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

Nearside engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2012 49,879 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 49,744 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 49,550 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 49,389 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 49,194 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 48,747 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 48,235 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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TKX 491J is a 1970 Aston Martin Dbs in Green with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 TKX 491J, 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 TKX 491J registered?

TKX 491J is a 1970 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 18 September 1970.

Is TKX 491J safe to buy?

The MOT history for TKX 491J shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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