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General underside surface corrosion
Nearside Front Shock absorber mounting bush perished
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
all suspension components very corroded and rusty
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Rear no reverse lamps
Covers under vehicle and over outer body sills obscuring inspection.
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Covers under vehicle and over outer body sills obscuring inspection.
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
plastic covers over outer sills
plastic covers under vehicle
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
plastic covers over outer sills
plastic covers under vehicle
Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
plastic covers over outer sills
plastic covers under vehicle
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
plastic covers over sills
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
both rear trailing arm bushes insecure in arm but no excessive movement
brake discs need service/rusty
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
n/s door mirror glass insecure
underside rusty/weak in places
Underside of car rusty and corroded
Exhaust rusty in place's.
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Lower brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Exhaust rusty in place's.
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
body getting rusty in places
shocks/springs etc getting corroded/worn
sill trims/undertrays restricting inspection
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
engine bay and under trays restricting inspection
n/s inner wing and sills showing signs of slight corrsion
rear axle tie-bar arms rusty
slight play both front wheel bearings
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
engine bay and under trays restricting inspection
rear axle tie-bar arms rusty
fron road springs corroded/getting weak.
sill covers restricting inspection.
slight oil leak.
suspension and underside rusty.
suspension bushes cracked.
How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB7?
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R796 BVG is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7 in Silver with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 R796 BVG, 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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R796 BVG is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 1 April 1998.
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