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Aston Martin DB4

Blue · Petrol · 1961

SCM 971MOT history

SCM 971 is a blue petrol Aston Martin DB4 first used on 17 Jan 1961. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2023 and it has passed 10 of 10 MOT tests, with 5,618 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Mar 2023
Mileage
5,618 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2022
MOT tests
10
10 passed · 0 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
SCM 971
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Year of manufacture
1961
First used
17 Jan 1961
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

SCM 971 was last recorded at 5,618 miles on 9 Mar 2022, 1,038 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2018.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Jul 2014: 1,198 miles, lower than 99,299 miles on 14 May 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
4,580 miles · 23 May 2018
Between the last two tests
1,038 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 5,618 miles
  • 2018 – 4,580 miles
  • 2016 – 3,597 miles
  • 2015 – 2,532 miles
  • 2014 – 1,198 miles
  • 2013 – 99,299 miles
  • 2012 – 97,473 miles
  • 2008 – 91,419 miles
  • 2006 – 91,249 miles
  • 2005 – 90,671 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass5,618 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

10 tests since 24 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass5,618 miles (+1,038)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    5,618 miles
    Test number
    630539042264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass4,580 miles (+983)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    4,580 miles
    Test number
    132272281794
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass3,597 miles (+1,065)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    3,597 miles
    Test number
    392469666720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass2,532 miles (+1,334)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    2,532 miles
    Test number
    989724188273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass1,198 miles (-98,101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    1,198 miles
    Test number
    937890314233
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  6. Pass99,299 miles (+1,826)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    99,299 miles
    Test number
    925074433122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass97,473 miles (+6,054)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    97,473 miles
    Test number
    396795932122
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  8. Pass91,419 miles (+170)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    91,419 miles
    Test number
    533584638180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,249 miles (+578)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    91,249 miles
    Test number
    440115386239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass90,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    90,671 miles
    Test number
    494287395227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SCM 971

What vehicle is registration SCM 971 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SCM 971 on a blue petrol Aston Martin DB4 first used on 17 Jan 1961. 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 SCM 971 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on SCM 971 expired on 8 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on SCM 971?
The MOT on SCM 971 expired on 8 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has SCM 971 done?
SCM 971 was recorded at 5,618 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2022.
Has SCM 971 ever failed its MOT?
No. SCM 971 has passed all 10 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on SCM 971 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Jul 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on SCM 971 find?
SCM 971 passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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