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YKT 99J

1971 Aston Martin Dbs

Gold Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,483 mi
Last recorded43,483 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1971 Aston Martin Dbs56,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKT 99J
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 43,483 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 42,717 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 42,617 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 42,616 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 42,478 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front discs pitted slightly

offside rear / offside front / nearside rear tyres all close to legal limit and perished

Pass 30 May 2006 42,296 miles

offside front tyre worn close to limit

offside rear tyre worn on outside edge

oil leak from engine/gearbox area

sill covers fitted , unable to fully inspect sills

washer aim poor

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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YKT 99J is a 1971 Aston Martin Dbs in Gold with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YKT 99J, 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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What year was YKT 99J registered?

YKT 99J is a 1971 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 22 January 1971.

Is YKT 99J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKT 99J shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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