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YSL 166

2001 Aston Martin DB4

Black Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

18,061 mi
Last recorded18,061 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYSL 166
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 18,061 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 17,955 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 17,994 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 17,752 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 17,663 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 17,517 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 17,428 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 17,408 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 17,313 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 17,109 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 16,996 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 16,884 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 16,772 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 16,627 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 15,910 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 15,344 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 14,033 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 12,900 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 10,285 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 6,186 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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YSL 166 is a 2001 Aston Martin DB4 in Black with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YSL 166, 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 25 years old, this Aston Martin DB4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of YSL 166?

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What year was YSL 166 registered?

YSL 166 is a 2001 Aston Martin DB4, first registered on 23 August 2001.

Is YSL 166 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YSL 166 shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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