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B3 VJC

2001 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,392 mi
Last recorded61,392 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Aston Martin DB739,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 VJC
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 61,392 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 61,392 miles

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 61,295 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 61,266 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 61,235 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 61,187 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))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 61,102 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 61,052 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 60,978 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 60,925 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 60,813 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 60,621 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2015 60,485 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2014 60,366 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Dec 2014 60,366 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 60,209 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 60,209 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 59,763 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside wiper arm and blade deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2011 59,336 miles

rear suspension arms corroding

Pass 13 Nov 2010 58,507 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 56,523 miles

both rear suspension trailing arms corroded

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 12 Dec 2008 55,530 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 44,666 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 42,016 miles

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

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

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

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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B3 VJC is a 2001 Aston Martin DB7 in Green with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B3 VJC, 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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What year was B3 VJC registered?

B3 VJC is a 2001 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 2 April 2001.

Is B3 VJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 VJC shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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