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M487 AVW

1995 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,977 mi
Last recorded75,977 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 1995 Aston Martin DB763,875 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM487 AVW
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 75,977 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2023 75,977 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working All (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 75,905 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 75,877 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 75,805 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 75,720 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 75,667 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 75,145 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 73,529 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 72,600 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 72,036 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 72,036 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 70,147 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

coolant leak front intercooler radiator

Pass 10 Jul 2012 68,334 miles

slight play in rear hub bearings

Fail 8 Jun 2012 68,331 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

hand brake warning lamp does not stay on when hand brake is on ,but works when operated

oil leak from cooler hose under engine

windscreen has crack outside swept area

Fail 24 May 2012 68,321 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant warning light staying ON

Pass 23 May 2011 66,055 miles

fuel cap seal - cracked.

Fail 16 May 2011 66,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

fuel cap seal - cracked.

Pass 13 Jun 2009 62,761 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 62,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2008 60,485 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

side wall damage to n/s/f tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2007 56,691 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads getting low

n/s number plate lamp worked and stayed working once tapped

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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M487 AVW is a 1995 Aston Martin DB7 in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M487 AVW, 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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M487 AVW is a 1995 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 1 July 1995.

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