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S175 EDU

1998 Aston Martin DB7

Silver Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,679 mi
Last recorded72,679 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Aston Martin DB751,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS175 EDU
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2009 72,679 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 72,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front tyres starting to crack on treads

Pass 11 Sep 2008 66,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 65,035 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 62,715 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2005 57,536 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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S175 EDU is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7 in Silver with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S175 EDU, 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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What year was S175 EDU registered?

S175 EDU is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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