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303 NBF

1960 Aston Martin DB4

Red Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

19,571 mi
Last recorded19,571 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 1960 Aston Martin DB423,722 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration303 NBF
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB4
Year1960
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 19,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

body cracking

Pass 8 Aug 2017 19,434 miles

Nearside Rear wheel outer spoke wires slightly loose

both front brake cooler pipes split

Pass 23 Jul 2015 19,381 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 18,970 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 18,969 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 16,481 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 16,481 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 12,079 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 11,948 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2009 11,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 11,801 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 11,789 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 11,780 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 11,748 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 11,736 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2005 11,364 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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303 NBF is a 1960 Aston Martin DB4 in Red with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1960 Aston Martin DB4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 23,722 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 303 NBF, 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 66 years old, this Aston Martin DB4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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303 NBF is a 1960 Aston Martin DB4, first registered on 21 October 1960.

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