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8 OD

1995 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

52,999 mi
Last recorded52,999 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Aston Martin DB763,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 OD
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 52,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

suspension components slight corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2025 52,832 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

suspension components slight corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2024 52,745 miles

EML light on

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both head lamps faded

Fail 8 Feb 2024 52,742 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both head lamps faded

engine light on

front & rear suspension corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2023 52,736 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

check engine lamp on

front bumper loose but not insecure

headlamps deteriorated

suspension components slight corrosion

vehicle structure slight corrosion

Fail 8 Feb 2023 52,732 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

check engine lamp on

front bumper loose but not insecure

headlamps deteriorated

suspension components slight corrosion

vehicle structure slight corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2022 52,431 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

check engine lamp on

headlamps deteriorated

suspension components slight corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2021 52,251 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EML displays a fault

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective image blurred,close to excess (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective image blurred (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive close to excess (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 52,179 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EML displays a fault

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective image blurred (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective image blurred (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 51,926 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

nearside rear sill corroded

offside rear sill corroded through

Fail 23 Jan 2019 51,922 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

nearside rear sill corroded

offside rear sill corroded through

Pass 24 Jan 2018 51,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all road springs corroded

all tyres perishing

corrosion to suspension front and rear

Fail 23 Jan 2018 51,762 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wiper blades not parking (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all road springs corroded

all tyres perishing

corrosion to suspension front and rear

Pass 16 Jan 2017 51,419 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 51,418 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.2.C.1h)

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

headlamps cloudy

Pass 21 Dec 2015 51,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear sills very corroded!

front brake pipes corroded!

n/s/f jacking point very corroded!

rear coil springs corroded!

Pass 24 Dec 2014 50,785 miles

front suspension very rusty!

rear coil springs very rusty

rear suspension very rusty!

Fail 12 Dec 2014 50,785 miles

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

front suspension very rusty!

rear coil springs very rusty

rear suspension very rusty!

Pass 20 Nov 2014 50,781 miles

rear coil springs rusty!

Pass 16 Dec 2013 50,638 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front and rear springs very rusty and weak!

Fail 14 Nov 2013 50,626 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front and rear springs very rusty and weak!

Pass 19 Dec 2012 50,529 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 48,745 miles

IMBALANCE ON REAR PARKING BRAKE

REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED BOTH SIDES

Fail 5 Dec 2011 48,744 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

IMBALANCE ON REAR PARKING BRAKE

REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED BOTH SIDES

Pass 6 Dec 2010 47,232 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERRULES SLIGHTLY CORRODED BOTH SIDES

BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED BOTH SIDES

FRONT SUSPENSION & BRAKING COMPONENTS CORRODED

REAR RADIUS ARM BUSHES PERISHED BOTH LARGE & SMALL BOTH SIDES

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 5 Nov 2009 46,920 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front cross menper slight suface corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2008 45,271 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 42,446 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 38,345 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 35,004 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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8 OD is a 1995 Aston Martin DB7 in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1995 Aston Martin DB7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 63,875 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 8 OD, 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 31 years old, this Aston Martin DB7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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8 OD is a 1995 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 21 July 1995.

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