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ARP 564J

1971 Aston Martin DB6

Grey Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,948 mi
Last recorded61,948 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1971 Aston Martin DB654,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARP 564J
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB6
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 61,948 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 61,131 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 61,024 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 60,914 miles

Offside Rear fuel cap rubber perishing

Steering damper slight oil seepage and has slight play (2.2.C.1f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs inner faces corroding (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 59,762 miles

oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2015 59,761 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2014 57,310 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 56,370 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 54,987 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 54,410 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 54,410 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 54,028 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 54,026 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 52,415 miles

slight play in steering rack

slight rusting to n/s/f jacking point

Pass 25 Sep 2006 51,403 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 564J is a 1971 Aston Martin DB6 in Grey with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 564J, 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 564J registered?

ARP 564J is a 1971 Aston Martin DB6, first registered on 11 January 1971.

Is ARP 564J safe to buy?

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