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405 BVY

1962 Aston Martin DB4

Blue Petrol 3670cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,862 mi
Last recorded63,862 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1962 Aston Martin DB439,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration405 BVY
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB4
Year1962
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,670cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 63,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 63,589 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 63,379 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 May 2016

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 62,977 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 62,476 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 62,031 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 60,997 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 60,997 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 60,882 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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405 BVY is a 1962 Aston Martin DB4 in Blue with a 3,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1962 Aston Martin DB4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 39,348 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 405 BVY, 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 64 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 405 BVY registered?

405 BVY is a 1962 Aston Martin DB4, first registered on 24 February 1962.

Is 405 BVY safe to buy?

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