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B7 SMT

1999 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,936 mi
Last recorded89,936 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Aston Martin DB747,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 SMT
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2011 89,936 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 89,936 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2010 84,224 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 84,211 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 75,089 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 72,471 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 72,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2007 69,670 miles

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

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

front exhaust down pipe slightly leaking

Pass 25 May 2006 64,397 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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B7 SMT is a 1999 Aston Martin DB7 in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B7 SMT, 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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What year was B7 SMT registered?

B7 SMT is a 1999 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 27 January 1999.

Is B7 SMT safe to buy?

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