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1980 AM

2001 Aston Martin DB7

Red Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

17,851 mi
Last recorded17,851 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Aston Martin DB739,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1980 AM
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 17,851 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 17,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 17,579 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 17,415 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 17,337 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 17,328 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 17,300 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 17,288 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 17,072 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 16,461 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 16,436 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 15,354 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 14,695 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 14,602 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 13,605 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 13,029 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2012 11,844 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 10,725 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 9,752 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 8,265 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2008 7,510 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 4,892 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 3,906 miles

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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1980 AM is a 2001 Aston Martin DB7 in Red with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2001 Aston Martin DB7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 39,484 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 1980 AM, 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 25 years old, this Aston Martin DB7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 1980 AM registered?

1980 AM is a 2001 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is 1980 AM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1980 AM shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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