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59 MPL

1997 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,169 mi
Last recorded66,169 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Aston Martin DB757,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration59 MPL
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 66,169 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 66,119 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 66,060 miles

Rear Both brakes are slightly tight.

Pass 13 Sep 2016 65,746 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 65,643 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 65,553 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 64,739 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 64,739 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 64,626 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 64,548 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 64,359 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 64,359 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2008 63,494 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 63,494 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 62,768 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 61,308 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 61,283 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs badly corroded

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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59 MPL is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7 in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 59 MPL, 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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What year was 59 MPL registered?

59 MPL is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is 59 MPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 59 MPL shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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