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D8 TJE

2001 Aston Martin DB7

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

69,229 mi
Last recorded69,229 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Aston Martin DB739,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 TJE
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 69,229 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 69,229 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake warning light not working

Pass 29 Sep 2020 68,912 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both steering rack mounting bushes slightly worn

Fail 29 Sep 2020 68,912 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both steering rack mounting bushes slightly worn

Pass 21 Aug 2019 68,385 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

steering rack bushes worn

Fail 21 Aug 2019 68,385 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

steering rack bushes worn

Pass 27 Jul 2018 67,482 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 66,128 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2017 66,118 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2016 63,773 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also small cracks in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 60,364 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all front wish bone bushes in poor condition

both fron tyres in very poor condition

condensation in n/s/f head lamp but beam ok

n/s/r traling arm in poor condition bush and rusty

o/s/r traling arm in poor condition bush and rusty

Pass 30 Jun 2014 58,950 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F tyres cracked and worn unevenly

eng/man warning light on

rodent damage engine bay

Fail 16 Jun 2014 58,950 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

N/S/F and O/S/F tyres cracked and worn unevenly

eng/man warning light on

rodent damage engine bay

Pass 10 Jun 2013 56,709 miles

Oil leak

check engine light on

nsf tyre perrished & worn on inner edge

osf tyre perrished on outer shoulder

Pass 17 May 2012 53,814 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 48,874 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 39,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 39,100 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 27,595 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 27,595 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 26,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

engine management light on

o/s/r exhaust box clamp missing

oil leak rear diff area

Fail 16 Jul 2008 26,749 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

engine management light on

o/s/r exhaust box clamp missing

oil leak rear diff area

Pass 18 Jul 2007 23,736 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 23,161 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 23,161 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 22,527 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 22,527 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Dec 2005 19,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 17 Dec 2005 19,920 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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D8 TJE is a 2001 Aston Martin DB7 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 D8 TJE, 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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D8 TJE is a 2001 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 19 April 2001.

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