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ARP 515J

1971 Aston Martin DB6

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

45,782 mi
Last recorded45,782 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 1971 Aston Martin DB654,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARP 515J
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB6
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 45,782 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 44,965 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 44,206 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 42,836 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 42,313 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 41,857 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 40,891 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 39,322 miles

n/s + o/s rear driveshaft slight oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2017 39,319 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s + o/s rear driveshaft slight oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2016 38,773 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 37,652 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 37,649 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 36,251 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 35,207 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 34,227 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 33,620 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 32,449 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 31,558 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 29,923 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 29,005 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 26,495 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB6?

Based on 5,945 MOT tests across 710 vehicles.

89.3%
Pass Rate
397
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
710
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 101
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 74
Steering rack gaiter split 62
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
Headlamp aim too high 46
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ARP 515J is a 1971 Aston Martin DB6 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1971 Aston Martin DB6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 54,026 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aston Martin DB6 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 101 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ARP 515J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB6 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 55 years old, this Aston Martin DB6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ARP 515J registered?

ARP 515J is a 1971 Aston Martin DB6, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is ARP 515J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARP 515J shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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