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TBM 353J

1971 Aston Martin DB6

Silver Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,769 mi
Last recorded27,769 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 1971 Aston Martin DB654,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBM 353J
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB6
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 27,769 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 27,769 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 23,296 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 15,334 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 15,130 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 8,664 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 2,594 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 2,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 2,554 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 100,004 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 96,602 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 93,358 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 91,555 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 91,555 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 17 Mar 2006 91,555 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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TBM 353J is a 1971 Aston Martin DB6 in Silver with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TBM 353J, 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 TBM 353J registered?

TBM 353J is a 1971 Aston Martin DB6, first registered on 18 January 1971.

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