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R579 ORC

1998 Aston Martin DB7

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,374 mi
Last recorded101,374 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Aston Martin DB751,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR579 ORC
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 101,374 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 101,354 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread age cracked.

Suspension bushes starting to age crack.

Fail 15 Jan 2021 101,353 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower ball joint dust cover split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front coil spring corroded.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread age cracked.

Offside front coil spring corroded.

Suspension bushes starting to age crack.

Pass 7 Aug 2019 101,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reverse lamp inop

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced centre (4.3.3 (a) (i))

suspension bushes starting to age crack

Pass 28 Nov 2018 101,182 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 101,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 99,459 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 99,459 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 97,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 96,617 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 94,638 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 94,620 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 93,462 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 92,068 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2012 92,063 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2011 89,250 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 89,250 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 84,855 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 84,850 miles

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

offside head light deteriorated.

Pass 23 Jul 2009 82,666 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 82,666 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 82,084 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 79,651 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK. REAR DIF OIL LEAK. O/S/R TYRE WORN ON THE INER EDGE

Fail 23 May 2007 70,938 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 70,938 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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R579 ORC is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7 in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Aston Martin DB7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 51,292 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 R579 ORC, 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 28 years old, this Aston Martin DB7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R579 ORC is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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