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R1 ACM

2001 Aston Martin DB7

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,085 mi
Last recorded44,085 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Aston Martin DB739,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 ACM
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 44,085 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 43,977 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 43,942 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 43,837 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 43,412 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 42,870 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 42,792 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 42,276 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 41,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 41,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 40,423 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 40,420 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Coolant leak

Pass 21 Sep 2012 39,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 20 Sep 2011 38,894 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 37,464 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 37,463 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 35,442 miles

Front and rear brake pads worn low .

Pass 13 Sep 2008 33,166 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 31,245 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 26,426 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 23,129 miles

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

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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R1 ACM is a 2001 Aston Martin DB7 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R1 ACM, 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.

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R1 ACM is a 2001 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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