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S12 RPB

1999 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,108 mi
Last recorded59,108 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 1999 Aston Martin DB747,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 RPB
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 59,108 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All discs (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle and sills

front suspension spring cups corroded

n/s/r exhaust clamp missing

oil leaks

reverse lights inoperative

slight bend to n/s tie rod arm

slight play both rear drive shafts joints

small crack to front windscreen

transmission warning light on dash

Pass 20 Aug 2021 59,106 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively ALL (1.2.1 (e))

both rear trail arm bushes split (no movement)

n/s/r exhaust clamp missing

oil weap

p.a.s weap

reverse lights not working

slight bend to n/s tie rod

slight play both rear drive shaft couplings

small crack bottom of windscren

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2021 59,105 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively ALL (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively ALL (1.2.1 (e))

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

n/s rear exhaust rear clamp missing

oil leaks

p.a.s weap

rear suspension arms corroded and suspension bushes perished

reverse lights n/w

slight bend n/s steering tie rod arm

slight play both rear drive shaft joints

transmission fault on dash

underside corroded around rear suspension chassis legs

underside of vehicle corroded

windscreen cracked bottom right corner

Pass 8 Oct 2019 58,078 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides- suspension frames (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting around outer wall- 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 265/35/18- to outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/18- to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner sill panels are corroded

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis sections both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 57,571 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

sill covers fitted n/s o/s

Pass 11 Jan 2016 57,278 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 53,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 24 Jan 2014 52,804 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 29 Jan 2013 51,497 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 51,497 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 48,199 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 45,562 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 45,559 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 40,021 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 34,749 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Jan 2008 29,574 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

airbag light on.

Pass 17 Jan 2007 24,942 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 22,201 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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S12 RPB is a 1999 Aston Martin DB7 in Green with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Aston Martin DB7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 47,520 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 S12 RPB, 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 27 years old, this Aston Martin DB7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S12 RPB is a 1999 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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