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WKW 234

1961 Aston Martin DB4

Green Petrol 3670cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

76,632 mi
Last recorded76,632 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 1961 Aston Martin DB431,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKW 234
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB4
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,670cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 76,632 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 75,214 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 74,736 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 74,120 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 72,704 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 67,474 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 65,184 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight play in os lower suspension ball joint.

Pass 23 Sep 2009 64,153 miles

Slight play in os lower ball joint.

Fail 26 Aug 2009 64,024 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

emissions test , visual only....

o/s/r chassis rail corroded.....

oil leaks ....

Pass 4 Sep 2008 62,614 miles

general under body chassis repair work noted...

n/s/f inner wheel rim distorted..

oil leaks....

Pass 31 Aug 2007 62,118 miles

oil leaks......

slight exhaust leak centre section.....

Pass 6 Sep 2006 61,100 miles

oil leaks..

wipers smear...

Pass 26 Aug 2005 59,015 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB4?

Based on 3,026 MOT tests across 387 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
354
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
387
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 45
parking brake recording little or no effort 40
Stop lamp not working 20
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 18
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WKW 234 is a 1961 Aston Martin DB4 in Green with a 3,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1961 Aston Martin DB4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 31,820 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aston Martin DB4 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WKW 234, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB4 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 65 years old, this Aston Martin DB4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WKW 234 registered?

WKW 234 is a 1961 Aston Martin DB4, first registered on 5 October 1961.

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