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VAM 884D

1966 Aston Martin DB6

Green Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,027 mi
Last recorded11,027 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1966 Aston Martin DB651,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAM 884D
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB6
Year1966
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 11,027 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 9,260 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 5,202 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 5,202 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format both (6.3.4f)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 4,637 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 4,637 miles

Nearside Drag link end loose rack end excessive play (2.2.B.1d)

coolant leak from front

Pass 5 May 2015 3,786 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 4 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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VAM 884D is a 1966 Aston Martin DB6 in Green with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1966 Aston Martin DB6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 51,033 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 VAM 884D, 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 60 years old, this Aston Martin DB6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VAM 884D registered?

VAM 884D is a 1966 Aston Martin DB6, first registered on 31 December 1966.

Is VAM 884D safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAM 884D shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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