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HGC 165J

1971 Aston Martin DB6

Silver Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,946 mi
Last recorded18,946 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 1971 Aston Martin DB654,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGC 165J
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB6
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 18,946 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 17,608 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 17,316 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 16,870 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 16,551 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 16,411 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 16,211 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 16,211 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 15,556 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 15,314 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 15,314 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2009 14,280 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 14,280 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2008 13,992 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 13,992 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2007 13,751 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 13,410 miles
Pass 14 May 2005 12,943 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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HGC 165J is a 1971 Aston Martin DB6 in Silver with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HGC 165J, 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 HGC 165J registered?

HGC 165J is a 1971 Aston Martin DB6, first registered on 18 May 1971.

Is HGC 165J safe to buy?

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