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M15 DBV

1995 Aston Martin DB7

Maroon Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,866 mi
Last recorded84,866 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 1995 Aston Martin DB763,875 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 DBV
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2012 84,866 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

dampness around powersteering pump/reservoir

front anti roll bushes perished

front coil springs corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f brake hose ferrules rusty

n/s/f wheel rim slightly dented

n/s/r brake pipecorroded

n/s/r wheel rim dented/damaged

o/s/r trailing arm bush starting to split

oil leak from filter housing area

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

rear discs corroded

surface rust both front floorpan & o/s/r floorpan areas

Pass 17 Feb 2011 82,560 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

corrosion at wiper motor mounting

Pass 29 Jan 2009 80,899 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 77,271 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 74,178 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 68,504 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2005 68,442 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

slight exhaust blow front joint

various oil leaks

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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M15 DBV is a 1995 Aston Martin DB7 in Maroon with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M15 DBV, 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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M15 DBV is a 1995 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 1 May 1995.

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