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L1 SBB

1997 Aston Martin DB7

Silver Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,689 mi
Last recorded92,689 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Aston Martin DB757,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 SBB
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 92,689 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 92,600 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 92,537 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 92,427 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 92,366 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 29 Jun 2011 90,712 miles

o/s/r tyrecurb cut on outter edge

Fail 10 Jun 2011 90,712 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

o/s/r tyre kerb band damaged but notshowing cords

Pass 3 Jun 2010 86,742 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F headlight aim just under the maximum level

Rear coil spring have slight corrosion

Slight movement in the O/S/F door mirror

The handbrake cables have slight corrosion on the outer cable

Pass 8 Oct 2009 86,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

The O/S/R handbrake appears a little poor

Washers poor in operation

Pass 7 Oct 2008 82,293 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/S/F headlight aim just above the minimum level

O/S/F mirror insecure

O/S/R exhaust missing but the rear silencer is secure

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

The handbrake cables are in pooor condition

Fail 11 Sep 2008 82,291 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front subframe has slight corrosion

rear subframe has slight corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2007 78,743 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 78,733 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 33,227 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 78,671 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 70,430 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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L1 SBB is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7 in Silver with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 L1 SBB, 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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L1 SBB is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 18 September 1997.

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