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LPB 1

1970 Aston Martin Dbs

Blue Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

31,349 mi
Last recorded31,349 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 1970 Aston Martin Dbs57,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPB 1
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 31,349 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 31,349 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 30,450 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 30,450 miles

Nearside Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 30,291 miles

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

Mounting rubber on offside rear exhaust box split.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 30,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 28,156 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 27,844 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2007 27,834 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2007 27,815 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

fog lights fitted but not working

Pass 20 Feb 2006 24,383 miles

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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LPB 1 is a 1970 Aston Martin Dbs in Blue with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1970 Aston Martin Dbs models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 57,668 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 LPB 1, 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 56 years old, this Aston Martin Dbs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LPB 1 is a 1970 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 1 January 1970.

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