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YPP 451J

1971 Aston Martin Dbs

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

24,692 mi
Last recorded24,692 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 Aston Martin Dbs56,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPP 451J
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 24,692 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 24,164 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

slight corrosion to boot floor and all wheel arches

Pass 4 Aug 2015 23,713 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to boot floor

Fail 4 Aug 2015 23,712 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to boot floor

Pass 15 Aug 2014 23,279 miles

Oil leak

rear diff leak

Fail 4 Aug 2014 23,279 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

rear diff leak

Pass 6 Aug 2013 22,837 miles

all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to show signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2012 22,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 22,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 21,282 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 21,273 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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YPP 451J is a 1971 Aston Martin Dbs in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YPP 451J, 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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YPP 451J is a 1971 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 5 July 1971.

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