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K77 TAG

1997 Aston Martin DB7

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

78,596 mi
Last recorded78,596 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Aston Martin DB757,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK77 TAG
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 78,596 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 78,354 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 78,088 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2021 77,168 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 76,676 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 76,664 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 76,283 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 73,639 miles

front coil springs showing signs of corrosion

small chip in zone A of windscreen

Fail 25 Oct 2018 73,637 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak lambda high , exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Indicator switch inoperative keep activating on there own all . (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine covering exhaust, fire risk.. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

1, front coil springs showing signs of corrosion. 2, small chip in screen zone a.

Pass 25 Oct 2017 69,917 miles

heavy oil leak underside, fire risk !! front pads getting low slight blow on exhaust

Pass 25 Oct 2016 66,920 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bad underside oil leak

slight exhaust blow front pipe

Pass 16 Oct 2015 65,566 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

underside misting in oil

Pass 13 Oct 2014 64,404 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight blow on front pipe

Pass 17 Oct 2013 62,549 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight blow on exhaust system

Fail 16 Oct 2013 62,544 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

slight blow on exhaust system

Pass 11 Oct 2012 61,327 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 61,268 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 60,822 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 60,324 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 56,110 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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K77 TAG is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7 in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 K77 TAG, 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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K77 TAG is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 23 April 1997.

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