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UPL 53F

1968 Aston Martin DB6

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

34,199 mi
Last recorded34,199 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 1968 Aston Martin DB644,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPL 53F
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB6
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 34,199 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 32,716 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 31,207 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 29,305 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 28,386 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 25,184 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 21,672 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 16,505 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 16,499 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2010 655 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 10,030 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 8,461 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 7,348 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 7,348 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2006 5,014 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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UPL 53F is a 1968 Aston Martin DB6 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1968 Aston Martin DB6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 44,625 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 UPL 53F, 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 58 years old, this Aston Martin DB6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UPL 53F?

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What year was UPL 53F registered?

UPL 53F is a 1968 Aston Martin DB6, first registered on 15 February 1968.

Is UPL 53F safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPL 53F shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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