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A12 DBV

1999 Aston Martin DB7

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

46,549 mi
Last recorded46,549 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 1999 Aston Martin DB747,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 DBV
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 46,549 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 46,541 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 46,056 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 46,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 45,407 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 45,403 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure chalked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

reg lamps dim not illuminating plate

Pass 13 Jun 2017 44,983 miles

Front tyres tracking wear

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2016 42,317 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 40,373 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 40,372 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 39,442 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 38,564 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 37,616 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 35,984 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 35,983 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 28,260 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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A12 DBV is a 1999 Aston Martin DB7 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1999 Aston Martin DB7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 47,520 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 A12 DBV, 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 27 years old, this Aston Martin DB7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A12 DBV is a 1999 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 3 November 1999.

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