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VOD 144J

1971 Aston Martin DB6

Blue Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,363 mi
Last recorded69,363 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 1971 Aston Martin DB654,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOD 144J
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB6
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 69,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls and between tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls an between treadblocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls and between tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls and between treadblocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 69,286 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and Rear cracking between tread blocks and on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2015 68,953 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 68,936 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 68,834 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 67,978 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 67,811 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 65,498 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 65,496 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 63,059 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 63,059 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 62,635 miles

OFFSIDE+NEARSIDE REAR AXLE/HUB JOINTS HAVE SLIGHT FLUID LEAK.

Fail 7 Jun 2007 62,635 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE REAR AXLE/HUB JOINTS HAVE SLIGHT FLUID LEAK.

Pass 6 May 2006 61,844 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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VOD 144J is a 1971 Aston Martin DB6 in Blue with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1971 Aston Martin DB6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 54,026 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 VOD 144J, 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 55 years old, this Aston Martin DB6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VOD 144J registered?

VOD 144J is a 1971 Aston Martin DB6, first registered on 31 December 1971.

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