1970 Aston Martin DBS 4.0L Petrol · BHJ 231J
1970 Aston Martin DBS (4.0L, petrol). First registered 05 Nov 1970. Recorded mileage 54,508 miles. MOT expired on 09 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- ASTON MARTIN DBS
- Year / Origin
- 1970 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,508 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BHJ 231J Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2022
- 54,508 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BHJ 231J MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1970 Aston Martin Dbs (BHJ 231J) between March 2022 and March 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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