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RK51 RKJ

2001 Aston Martin DB7

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

42,865 mi
Last recorded42,865 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Aston Martin DB739,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 RKJ
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 42,865 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 42,292 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 40,862 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 40,862 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2021 39,873 miles

Corrosion developing on offside rear outer sill

Pass 24 May 2019 39,024 miles

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))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 39,023 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 38,422 miles

All four tyres perishing

Fail 20 Apr 2018 38,422 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

All four tyres perishing

Pass 2 Mar 2017 37,390 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 36,257 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 36,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 32,731 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 32,066 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 30,329 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 27,580 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 24,588 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 23,153 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 21,154 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 13,125 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 11,685 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2006 11,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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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RK51 RKJ is a 2001 Aston Martin DB7 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RK51 RKJ, 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 RK51 RKJ registered?

RK51 RKJ is a 2001 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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