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J5 KAE

1995 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,444 mi
Last recorded75,444 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 1995 Aston Martin DB763,875 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 KAE
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 75,444 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 75,379 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 75,304 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 75,263 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 75,236 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole in floor next to seat mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded behind plastic sideskirt (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spare wheel well/bootfloor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 75,082 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 75,027 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (inner sill panel corroded) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (inner sill corroded) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 74,992 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill corroded and holed at rear, underside behind sill cover panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill slight corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded at rear, underside behind sill cover panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 74,909 miles

Both front tyres perished in sidewall

EML on

Offside rear tyre cracked in tread block

Fail 2 Aug 2017 74,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres perished in sidewall

EML on

Offside rear tyre cracked in tread block

Pass 23 Dec 2015 74,883 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 74,830 miles

all four tyres are perished between the tread

Pass 19 Nov 2013 74,795 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

hand brake light on

ns os sills corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2013 74,795 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

hand brake light on

ns os sills corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2012 74,757 miles

all 4 tyres slightly perished

Pass 18 Oct 2011 74,736 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 74,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 74,589 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2010 74,588 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 74,217 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 74,111 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 71,597 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 66,643 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 66,643 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 62,524 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Sep 2006 62,524 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 55,226 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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J5 KAE is a 1995 Aston Martin DB7 in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Aston Martin DB7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 63,875 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 J5 KAE, 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 31 years old, this Aston Martin DB7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J5 KAE is a 1995 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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