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S478 JRV

1999 Aston Martin DB7

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,419 mi
Last recorded83,419 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 1999 Aston Martin DB747,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS478 JRV
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 83,419 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 83,395 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 83,390 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 83,307 miles

reversing lights not working

Fail 19 Aug 2021 83,307 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

reversing lights not working

Pass 27 Jun 2020 83,289 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 83,229 miles

Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2016 83,200 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 82,863 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 82,842 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 82,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 82,701 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 82,690 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s rear tyre split on outer edge

Pass 28 Sep 2009 82,360 miles

rear tyres perished ,not yet through to cords.

Pass 30 Sep 2008 81,802 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 81,139 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 81,139 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 80,152 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 80,152 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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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S478 JRV is a 1999 Aston Martin DB7 in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 S478 JRV, 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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S478 JRV is a 1999 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 30 January 1999.

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