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N538 OYE

1995 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

82,196 mi
Last recorded82,196 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 1995 Aston Martin DB763,875 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN538 OYE
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 82,196 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 82,079 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 81,671 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 81,671 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

headlamps fogging

Pass 13 Mar 2015 80,797 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 80,267 miles

Engine oil cooler hoses have a slight leak.

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

Front subframe corroded.

No reverse lights.

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear handbrake performance low.

Rear brake hoses wrapped, unable to fully inspect.

Fail 10 Oct 2013 80,267 miles

Engine oil cooler hoses have a slight leak.

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front subframe corroded.

No reverse lights.

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear handbrake performance low.

Rear brake hoses wrapped, unable to fully inspect.

Fail 2 Sep 2013 80,235 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 79,290 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 2 May 2012 79,289 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 76,653 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 76,642 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2010 74,792 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 72,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 68,304 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2007 67,556 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 67,551 miles

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

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

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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N538 OYE is a 1995 Aston Martin DB7 in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 N538 OYE, 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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N538 OYE is a 1995 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 25 August 1995.

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