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BUT 257K

1972 Aston Martin Dbs

Green Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,150 mi
Last recorded37,150 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 1972 Aston Martin Dbs61,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUT 257K
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 37,150 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 37,150 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All coil springs corroded

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight play at offside steering rack arm

Pass 11 Jun 2010 37,029 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs

rear discs slight corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2009 36,935 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 36,371 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 33,878 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 33,868 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Dbs?

Based on 18,001 MOT tests across 2,342 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
923
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
2,342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 137
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 99
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Stop lamp not working 64
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BUT 257K is a 1972 Aston Martin Dbs in Green with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1972 Aston Martin Dbs models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 61,162 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 Dbs fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BUT 257K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Dbs typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 54 years old, this Aston Martin Dbs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BUT 257K registered?

BUT 257K is a 1972 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 1 January 1972.

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