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XTJ 21J

1971 Aston Martin Dbs

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,330 mi
Last recorded38,330 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 1971 Aston Martin Dbs56,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTJ 21J
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 38,330 miles

cover missing of number plate bulb; oil leak diff? lube up handbrake linkage;

Fail 15 Nov 2012 38,330 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cover missing of number plate bulb; oil leak diff? lube up handbrake linkage;

Pass 16 Jun 2010 38,323 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

all discs corroded due to lack of use

steel undertray damaged

Fail 23 Dec 2009 38,309 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

all discs slightly pitted due to lack of use

steel undertray damaged

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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XTJ 21J is a 1971 Aston Martin Dbs in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Aston Martin Dbs models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 56,367 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 XTJ 21J, 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 55 years old, this Aston Martin Dbs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XTJ 21J registered?

XTJ 21J is a 1971 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 1 May 1971.

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