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M197 YCE

1995 Aston Martin DB7

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

38,353 mi
Last recorded38,353 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Aston Martin DB763,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM197 YCE
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 38,353 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 37,946 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 37,513 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 37,384 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres perished on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 37,144 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 35,986 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 35,572 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 34,812 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 33,250 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 31,074 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 30,451 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 29,338 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 29,338 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 22,041 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 21,747 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 May 2009 20,996 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 May 2008 19,779 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 7 May 2008 19,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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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M197 YCE is a 1995 Aston Martin DB7 in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 M197 YCE, 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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What year was M197 YCE registered?

M197 YCE is a 1995 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M197 YCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M197 YCE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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