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P15 AML

1997 Aston Martin DB7

Black Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,775 mi
Last recorded98,775 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Aston Martin DB757,448 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP15 AML
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 98,775 miles

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

throttle sticking

Fail 20 Nov 2017 98,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

front floors corroded but out of prescribed areas

Fail 21 Jun 2017 98,685 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor and n/s/f floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 97,815 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 97,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 97,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 97,642 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

fuel cap seal perished

nearside headlight beam image poor

Fail 30 Jun 2014 97,642 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

fuel cap seal perished

nearside headlight beam image poor

Pass 4 Jul 2013 97,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

fuel cap seal perished

oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2012 96,377 miles

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

Oil leak

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Jun 2011 93,194 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 93,147 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 91,311 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 82,889 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/ AND O/S/ REAR TYRES ARE WEARING ON INNER EDGES

O/S/F TYRE IS WORN ON INNER EDGE AND JUST ACCEPTABLE

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

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

REAR PADS ARE WEARING LOW

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 79,069 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 74,903 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 72,568 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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P15 AML is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7 in Black with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1997 Aston Martin DB7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 57,448 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 P15 AML, 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 29 years old, this Aston Martin DB7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P15 AML is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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