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ARK 21

2000 Aston Martin DB7

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

36,543 mi
Last recorded36,543 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Aston Martin DB740,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARK 21
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 36,543 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts and both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak on rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower rose joints boot perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 36,543 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking on right hand side of engine at front (2.1.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts and both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leak on rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 36,246 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive fluid leak right hand front (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 35,953 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear trailing arm rear bushes splitting badly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perished badly in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2021 35,519 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 35,518 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

right hand hand brake not working as well as left hand

Pass 10 Jun 2020 35,264 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2020 35,228 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 34,929 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Jun 2017 34,928 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 33,856 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 31,959 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 31,028 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 30,421 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 29,642 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 28,312 miles

all tyres close to limit

Pass 27 Oct 2009 25,054 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 23,311 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 21,254 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 19,735 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 15,250 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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ARK 21 is a 2000 Aston Martin DB7 in Blue with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2000 Aston Martin DB7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 40,820 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 ARK 21, 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 26 years old, this Aston Martin DB7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ARK 21 is a 2000 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 18 February 2000.

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The MOT history for ARK 21 shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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