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XXH 871

1959 Aston Martin DB4

Green Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,528 mi
Last recorded84,528 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 1959 Aston Martin DB469,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXXH 871
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB4
Year1959
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 84,528 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 84,515 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 83,351 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 80,773 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 80,221 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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XXH 871 is a 1959 Aston Martin DB4 in Green with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1959 Aston Martin DB4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 69,475 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 DB4 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XXH 871, 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 67 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 XXH 871 registered?

XXH 871 is a 1959 Aston Martin DB4, first registered on 12 December 1959.

Is XXH 871 safe to buy?

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