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XUS 399J

1970 Aston Martin DB6

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,143 mi
Last recorded36,143 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1970 Aston Martin DB650,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUS 399J
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB6
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 36,143 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 35,123 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 35,123 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 33,851 miles

Offside indicator flash rate higher than nearside

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear UJ has slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 33,850 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside indicator flash rate higher than nearside

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear UJ has slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 32,554 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 32,002 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 31,393 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 31,373 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S park brake low effort.

Pass 17 Jul 2014 30,959 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 30,605 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 30,344 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 29,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 29,469 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 29,148 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 28,777 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 28,486 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 27,606 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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XUS 399J is a 1970 Aston Martin DB6 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1970 Aston Martin DB6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 50,139 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 XUS 399J, 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 56 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 XUS 399J registered?

XUS 399J is a 1970 Aston Martin DB6, first registered on 4 November 1970.

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