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AJS 1M

1997 Aston Martin DB7

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,878 mi
Last recorded25,878 miles
Recorded on27 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Aston Martin DB757,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJS 1M
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2019 25,878 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 25,865 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

both rear exhaust clamps broken

corrosion to fuel pipes

corrosion to suspension parts

Pass 15 Jun 2017 25,853 miles

both rear exhaust clamps broken

corrosion to front and rear suspension parts

corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 13 Jun 2017 25,850 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear exhaust clamps broken

both rear tyres and nsf perished close to cords

corrosion to front and rear suspension parts

corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 15 Jul 2015 25,693 miles

corrosion to suspension

front and rear tyres perished

front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 12 May 2014 24,032 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 23,266 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 22,513 miles

all coil springs corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2012 22,512 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

all coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2011 21,898 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 21,186 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 19,455 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 17,817 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 17,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 15,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AJS 1M is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7 in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJS 1M, 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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AJS 1M is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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