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D7 GBR

1997 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

84,694 mi
Last recorded84,694 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Aston Martin DB757,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD7 GBR
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 84,694 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively belt slightly worn on the edge closest to engine (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive looks to be coming from fitting for oil lines on the near side center of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 84,266 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 84,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 83,734 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 82,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 81,422 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 80,671 miles

Coolant leak water pump - possibly historic

OS handbrake low performance

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Jun 2017 80,182 miles

Coolant leak Slight - water pump ()

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

Oil leak Hose, OS rear of engine. ()

Pass 11 May 2016 79,393 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 78,305 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 77,980 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 77,347 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 76,719 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2011 75,742 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 74,693 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 73,154 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 71,345 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 68,606 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 66,980 miles

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

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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D7 GBR is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7 in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 D7 GBR, 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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D7 GBR is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 2 April 1997.

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