CarVerify

Free Car Check

NK51 NBL

2001 Aston Martin DB7

Silver Petrol 5935cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,988 mi
Last recorded64,988 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Aston Martin DB739,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Aston Martin
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 NBL
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 64,988 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 62,545 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 60,411 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 57,039 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 56,992 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2012 55,717 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 53,095 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 48,603 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

centre rear diff has oil leaking onto exhaust

Pass 5 Oct 2009 47,846 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 45,900 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 40,070 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 39,205 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 39,162 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 32,699 miles

read diff leaking

slight play in all drive shaft universal joints

Fail 20 Feb 2006 32,353 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

rear diff leaking oil

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
Full Aston Martin DB7 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NK51 NBL is a 2001 Aston Martin DB7 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Aston Martin DB7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 39,484 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 NK51 NBL, 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 25 years old, this Aston Martin DB7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NK51 NBL?

You can check the full history of NK51 NBL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NK51 NBL registered?

NK51 NBL is a 2001 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is NK51 NBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK51 NBL shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NK51 NBL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NK51 NBL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.