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AM51 SSS

2001 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,945 mi
Last recorded39,945 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Aston Martin DB739,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 SSS
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2023 39,945 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 39,924 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 39,790 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 39,187 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 38,850 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 38,617 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 38,068 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 37,455 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2015 36,875 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 36,284 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 36,284 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 35,970 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Steering rack mounting bushes have slight side to side movement when steering is rocked with vehicle stationary

Pass 20 Dec 2011 35,429 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering rack has slight movement at its fixings

Pass 14 Oct 2010 34,034 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 33,995 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 31,795 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 30,367 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 25,168 miles

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

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 25,168 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 23,194 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 23,194 miles

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

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

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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AM51 SSS is a 2001 Aston Martin DB7 in Green with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AM51 SSS, 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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AM51 SSS is a 2001 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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