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J40 JGV

2002 Aston Martin DB7

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

14,522 mi
Last recorded14,522 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Aston Martin DB734,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 JGV
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 14,522 miles

Handbrake lever is high indicating need of adjustment

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 14,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 14,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 13,857 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 13,747 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 13,689 miles

Offside Park brake performance low.

Pass 2 May 2019 13,486 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 13,486 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2018 13,138 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 12,992 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 12,739 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 12,508 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 12,500 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 12,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag warning lamp on

Pass 16 Nov 2011 11,990 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 11,544 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 10,663 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 9,494 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 8,642 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 7,288 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 5,603 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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J40 JGV is a 2002 Aston Martin DB7 in Blue with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2002 Aston Martin DB7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 34,368 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 J40 JGV, 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 24 years old, this Aston Martin DB7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J40 JGV registered?

J40 JGV is a 2002 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 19 December 2002.

Is J40 JGV safe to buy?

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