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C12 HCL

2000 Aston Martin DB7

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

63,861 mi
Last recorded63,861 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Aston Martin DB740,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 HCL
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 63,861 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 61,662 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 60,507 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 57,857 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 57,822 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 57,214 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 56,489 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 55,700 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 55,445 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 52,622 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 49,747 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 48,514 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 44,423 miles

Steering rack moves on its mounts

Pass 25 Aug 2011 41,094 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2010 37,419 miles

Rear No Plate fading slightly

Pass 13 Aug 2009 33,654 miles

Rear diff cage x-member brace corroded and weak

Fail 11 Aug 2009 33,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear diff cage x-member brace corroded and weak

Pass 24 Mar 2009 31,505 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 27,060 miles

Centre Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 24,488 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 20,939 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 17,094 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Fail 4 Oct 2005 17,094 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

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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C12 HCL is a 2000 Aston Martin DB7 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C12 HCL, 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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What year was C12 HCL registered?

C12 HCL is a 2000 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 16 October 2000.

Is C12 HCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C12 HCL shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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