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YSK 960

1966 Aston Martin DB6

Green Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

21,642 mi
Last recorded21,642 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1966 Aston Martin DB651,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYSK 960
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB6
Year1966
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 21,642 miles

Oil leak From engine area ()

Oil leak From gearbox area ()

Pass 9 May 2016 20,649 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 20,649 miles

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 20,540 miles

Oil leak

all four tyres starting to perish

Pass 13 Jun 2014 19,938 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2014 19,938 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2013 19,385 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 19,385 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 19,240 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 19,173 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 19,173 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o.s.f tyre starting to crack on sidewall

Pass 27 Jul 2010 18,321 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 18,302 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 17,725 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 17,724 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB6?

Based on 5,945 MOT tests across 710 vehicles.

89.3%
Pass Rate
397
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
710
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 101
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 74
Steering rack gaiter split 62
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
Headlamp aim too high 46
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YSK 960 is a 1966 Aston Martin DB6 in Green with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1966 Aston Martin DB6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 51,033 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 DB6 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 101 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YSK 960, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB6 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 60 years old, this Aston Martin DB6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YSK 960 registered?

YSK 960 is a 1966 Aston Martin DB6, first registered on 24 January 1966.

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