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M553 SMV

1995 Aston Martin DB7

Grey Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

150,488 mi
Last recorded150,488 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 1995 Aston Martin DB763,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM553 SMV
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 150,488 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 150,466 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 150,343 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 148,508 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 148,452 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 148,375 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 147,876 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 140,530 miles

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

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

both headlamps wet inside

oil level low

Pass 22 Nov 2011 132,208 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 123,915 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 110,867 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 110,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 95,282 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 95,282 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 83,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 74,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 69,866 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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M553 SMV is a 1995 Aston Martin DB7 in Grey with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 M553 SMV, 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 M553 SMV registered?

M553 SMV is a 1995 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 1 May 1995.

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