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Aston Martin DB4

Blue · Petrol · 1960 · 3,695 cc

5511 JHMOT history

5511 JH is a blue petrol Aston Martin DB4 first used on 6 May 1960. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2023 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 38,348 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Aug 2023
Mileage
38,348 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2022
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
76 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
5511 JH
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,695 cc
Year of manufacture
1960
First used
6 May 1960
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

5511 JH was last recorded at 38,348 miles on 19 Aug 2022, 301 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
38,047 miles · 25 Aug 2017
Between the last two tests
301 miles
Average per year
76 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 38,348 miles
  • 2017 – 38,047 miles
  • 2016 – 37,961 miles
  • 2014 – 37,812 miles
  • 2013 – 37,694 miles
  • 2010 – 37,342 miles
  • 2008 – 37,196 miles
  • 2006 – 37,158 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,348 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering rack rubber mounts soft

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 7 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,348 miles (+301)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    38,348 miles
    Test number
    288350444958
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack rubber mounts soft

  2. Pass38,047 miles (+86)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    38,047 miles
    Test number
    230302632058
    • AdvisoryLift noted at O/S/F lower swivel joint
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  3. Pass37,961 miles (+149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    37,961 miles
    Test number
    500767771156
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Lift noted (2.5.B.1a)

  4. Pass37,812 miles (+118)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    37,812 miles
    Test number
    685638244291
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteRear view mirrors not fitted

  5. Pass37,694 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    37,694 miles
    Test number
    317603453484
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  6. Fail37,694 miles (+352)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,694 miles
    Test number
    469343753231
    • Repaired at testFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  7. Pass37,342 miles (+146)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    37,342 miles
    Test number
    823006140291
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteRear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

  8. Pass37,196 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    37,196 miles
    Test number
    761059178176
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSteering rack mounting blocks weak

  9. Fail37,196 miles (+38)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,196 miles
    Test number
    542659478141
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSteering rack mounting blocks weak

  10. Pass37,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    37,158 miles
    Test number
    401751946348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 5511 JH

What vehicle is registration 5511 JH currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 5511 JH on a blue petrol Aston Martin DB4 first used on 6 May 1960. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 5511 JH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 5511 JH expired on 18 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 5511 JH?
The MOT on 5511 JH expired on 18 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 5511 JH done?
5511 JH was recorded at 38,348 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2022, an average of 76 miles a year.
Has 5511 JH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 5511 JH has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2013.
Has the mileage on 5511 JH ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 5511 JH find?
5511 JH passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2022 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front upper suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play; nearside front upper suspension component ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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