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217 HLC

1961 Aston Martin DB4

Red Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

37,520 mi
Last recorded37,520 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 1961 Aston Martin DB431,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration217 HLC
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB4
Year1961
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2018 37,520 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 37,520 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 37,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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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217 HLC is a 1961 Aston Martin DB4 in Red with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1961 Aston Martin DB4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 31,820 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 217 HLC, 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 65 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 217 HLC registered?

217 HLC is a 1961 Aston Martin DB4, first registered on 1 May 1961.

Is 217 HLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 217 HLC shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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