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YFY 4

1971 Aston Martin Dbs

Red Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

50,471 mi
Last recorded50,471 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 1971 Aston Martin Dbs56,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFY 4
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 50,471 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 49,544 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

engine oil leaks

Fail 9 Jul 2018 49,485 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking fluid loss around caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

engine oil leaks

Pass 12 Jul 2017 48,695 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jul 2016 47,358 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns park brake pads (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 47,302 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns park brake pads (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 46,985 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 46,417 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 44,499 miles

Front exhaust bracket loose

NSR handbrake friction pad wearing low

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Steering rack damp

Pass 23 Apr 2010 43,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2009 43,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 43,213 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 42,602 miles

Oil leak

clutch cylinder leaking

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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YFY 4 is a 1971 Aston Martin Dbs in Red with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YFY 4, 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.

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YFY 4 is a 1971 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 22 January 1971.

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