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KOW 199

1997 Aston Martin DB7

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,900 mi
Last recorded42,900 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Aston Martin DB757,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOW 199
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 42,900 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 42,673 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f headlamp aim slightly low

very slight play in both rear wheelbearings

Pass 22 Jul 2013 41,908 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 41,908 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 29 May 2012 40,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2012 40,735 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 40,555 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 39,844 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 39,208 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 37,909 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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KOW 199 is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7 in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 KOW 199, 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 KOW 199 registered?

KOW 199 is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 15 April 1997.

Is KOW 199 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KOW 199 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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