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WYK 317H

1969 Aston Martin Dbs

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,539 mi
Last recorded63,539 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 1969 Aston Martin Dbs51,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYK 317H
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year1969
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 63,539 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 63,533 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 63,376 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate is starting to deteriorate

Fail 21 May 2010 63,376 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate is starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Apr 2009 60,538 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 60,538 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 60,251 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 60,066 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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WYK 317H is a 1969 Aston Martin Dbs in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1969 Aston Martin Dbs models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 51,526 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 Dbs fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WYK 317H, 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 57 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 WYK 317H registered?

WYK 317H is a 1969 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 2 October 1969.

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