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D1 LKY

1997 Aston Martin DB7

Red Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

65,370 mi
Last recorded65,370 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Aston Martin DB757,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 LKY
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 65,370 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 65,024 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 64,818 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 64,797 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 64,663 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 64,525 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 64,304 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 63,657 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 31 May 2013 62,957 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 May 2012 62,359 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 62,654 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 62,654 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 60,951 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 58,186 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 56,326 miles

light corrosion to fuel pipes

slight uneven wear to n/s/f tyre on outer edge

Pass 3 Feb 2006 53,601 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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D1 LKY is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7 in Red with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1997 Aston Martin DB7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 57,448 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 D1 LKY, 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 29 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 D1 LKY registered?

D1 LKY is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 23 September 1997.

Is D1 LKY safe to buy?

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