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HGU 236J

1987 Aston Martin Dbs

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,638 mi
Last recorded77,638 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGU 236J
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 77,638 miles

Both front jacking points weak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in front suspension king pins

offside front lower suspension bush covers split

Pass 11 May 2010 77,638 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 77,389 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 77,094 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Hand Brake Pads Low.

Fail 24 Aug 2007 77,016 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 76,850 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 76,847 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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HGU 236J is a 1987 Aston Martin Dbs in Blue with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HGU 236J, 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 39 years old, this Aston Martin Dbs is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HGU 236J registered?

HGU 236J is a 1987 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 26 October 1987.

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