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DLT 7J

1971 Aston Martin DB6

Turquoise Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,769 mi
Last recorded15,769 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1971 Aston Martin DB654,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLT 7J
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB6
Year1971
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 15,769 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 15,330 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 14,958 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 14,889 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 14,879 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 14,438 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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DLT 7J is a 1971 Aston Martin DB6 in Turquoise with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DLT 7J, 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 DLT 7J registered?

DLT 7J is a 1971 Aston Martin DB6, first registered on 16 April 1971.

Is DLT 7J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLT 7J shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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