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R5 OEL

2001 Aston Martin DB7

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

32,419 mi
Last recorded32,419 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Aston Martin DB739,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 OEL
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 32,419 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 32,018 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 30,981 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 30,094 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 30,094 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 28,449 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 28,449 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 25,582 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 21,849 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Aug 2007 20,483 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 16,968 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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R5 OEL is a 2001 Aston Martin DB7 in Blue with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R5 OEL, 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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What year was R5 OEL registered?

R5 OEL is a 2001 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 18 January 2001.

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