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YSD 506

1979 Aston Martin DB4

Silver Petrol 3670cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

52,723 mi
Last recorded52,723 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 1979 Aston Martin DB447,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYSD 506
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB4
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,670cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 52,723 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 52,635 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 52,376 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 52,249 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 52,217 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 52,110 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 51,990 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 51,301 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 50,570 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 50,187 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 50,013 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 49,497 miles

offside rear brake pads deteriorated due to brake fluid ingress

Fail 27 Apr 2011 49,497 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 49,050 miles

gear box oil leak

o/s/r disc corroded on outer edge

Pass 6 May 2009 48,769 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 48,290 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 48,290 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 47,735 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 47,755 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 46,945 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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YSD 506 is a 1979 Aston Martin DB4 in Silver with a 3,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1979 Aston Martin DB4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.0% with a typical mileage of 47,755 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 YSD 506, 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 47 years old, this Aston Martin DB4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YSD 506 registered?

YSD 506 is a 1979 Aston Martin DB4, first registered on 1 July 1979.

Is YSD 506 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YSD 506 shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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