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1214 PJ

1963 Aston Martin DB4

Green Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

49,802 mi
Last recorded49,802 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1963 Aston Martin DB432,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration1214 PJ
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB4
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 49,802 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 49,191 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 47,939 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 47,301 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 45,866 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 44,410 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 43,346 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 42,613 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 40,942 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 40,942 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 39,230 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 37,765 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 35,556 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 33,425 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 32,226 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 27 May 2009 30,167 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 28,423 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 27,033 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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1214 PJ is a 1963 Aston Martin DB4 in Green with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1963 Aston Martin DB4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 32,008 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 1214 PJ, 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 63 years old, this Aston Martin DB4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 1214 PJ registered?

1214 PJ is a 1963 Aston Martin DB4, first registered on 22 February 1963.

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