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M885 COT

1995 Aston Martin DB7

Red Petrol 3235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

130,942 mi
Last recorded130,942 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Aston Martin DB763,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM885 COT
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,235cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 130,942 miles

Nearside Front Non-mandatory fog light not working

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 127,526 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 123,486 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler hoses (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 120,638 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn in lower of hub worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 120,630 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bushes in lower of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush ( rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (rear bush ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 118,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 117,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2021 117,938 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 117,721 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 117,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 116,491 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 114,092 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 112,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 111,089 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 108,345 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 105,912 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 103,631 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 98,656 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 91,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 91,949 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 80,863 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 77,793 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 74,980 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 66,304 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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M885 COT is a 1995 Aston Martin DB7 in Red with a 3,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M885 COT, 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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M885 COT is a 1995 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 10 January 1995.

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