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XAD 747J

1971 Aston Martin DB6

Red Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

48,022 mi
Last recorded48,022 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1971 Aston Martin DB654,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAD 747J
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB6
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 48,022 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 46,449 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 45,885 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 45,536 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 44,928 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 44,434 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 44,434 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 43,762 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 43,762 miles

Wheel bolt(s) loose both rear (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 43,594 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 43,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2015 43,072 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 42,787 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 42,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (4.2.B.5)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 42,512 miles

Small oil leak from NSR hubseal

Pass 27 Apr 2012 42,168 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 41,911 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 41,911 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 41,558 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 41,104 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 41,086 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

power steering pipes at rack connection damp, but not leaking on test

rear axle seals damp at road wheel areas, but does not appear excess at time of test

Pass 21 Apr 2008 40,174 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 40,669 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 39,821 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 39,024 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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XAD 747J is a 1971 Aston Martin DB6 in Red with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XAD 747J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XAD 747J registered?

XAD 747J is a 1971 Aston Martin DB6, first registered on 12 March 1971.

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