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1697 MW

1997 Aston Martin DB7

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,544 mi
Last recorded34,544 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Aston Martin DB757,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1697 MW
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 34,544 miles

various parts of the front and rear suspension are affected by surface corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2011 34,506 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 30,978 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 30,947 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 28,830 miles

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

front number plate damaged

power steering overfilled?

Pass 5 Mar 2008 27,249 miles

coveers fitted to both sills

front number plate cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2007 26,989 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 26,980 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

cuts in outer sidewall offside front tyre

front number plate cracked

offside front brake hose contaminated with power steering fluid

plastic sidetrims / sill covers

Pass 17 Feb 2006 24,913 miles

front wiper rubbers worn

nearside front seatbelt doesnt return fully

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB7?

Based on 55,755 MOT tests across 3,227 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
894
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 592
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 489
parking brake recording little or no effort 416
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 404
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 390
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1697 MW is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7 in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Aston Martin DB7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 57,448 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 DB7 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1697 MW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB7 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Aston Martin DB7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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1697 MW is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 20 December 1997.

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