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J555 AML

1997 Aston Martin DB7

Grey Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,553 mi
Last recorded18,553 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Aston Martin DB757,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 AML
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 18,553 miles

Indicator switch faulty Worn (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre is 15 years old

Nearside Rear Tyre is 15 years old

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre is 10 years old

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 18,548 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both front brake calipers will be required in near future (1.2.1 (f))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front TYRE IS 14 YEARS OLD

Nearside Rear TYRE IS 14 YEARS OLD

Offside Rear TYRE IS 9 YEARS OLD

Fail 31 Jan 2022 18,547 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front TYRE IS 14 YEARS OLD

Nearside Rear TYRE IS 14 YEARS OLD

Offside Rear TYRE IS 9 YEARS OLD

Pass 1 Feb 2021 18,539 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 18,532 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2020 18,530 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 18,529 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 18,491 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 18,377 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 18,334 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 18,333 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 18,318 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 18,264 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 18,251 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 18,131 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 18,055 miles

front brake pads beginning to wear low

warning lights on dash?

Pass 2 Sep 2009 17,926 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 17,748 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 17,288 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 16,995 miles

front brake pads beginning to wear thin

Pass 10 Aug 2005 16,500 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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J555 AML is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7 in Grey with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J555 AML, 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 J555 AML registered?

J555 AML is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is J555 AML safe to buy?

The MOT history for J555 AML shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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