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HFW 283D

1982 Aston Martin DB6

Red Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,512 mi
Last recorded36,512 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFW 283D
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB6
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 36,512 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 33,257 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 31,456 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Nearside Front inner rack joints

Offside Front inner rack joints

Pass 11 Mar 2015 29,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight Play in O/S Steering Rack

Fail 10 Mar 2015 29,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight Play in O/S Steering Rack

Pass 24 Mar 2014 28,746 miles

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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HFW 283D is a 1982 Aston Martin DB6 in Red with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HFW 283D, 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 44 years old, this Aston Martin DB6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HFW 283D registered?

HFW 283D is a 1982 Aston Martin DB6, first registered on 1 May 1982.

Is HFW 283D safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFW 283D 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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