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V232 EPV

1999 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,293 mi
Last recorded73,293 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Aston Martin DB747,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV232 EPV
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 73,293 miles

O/S & N/S rear outer sills corroded.

Fail 14 Mar 2018 73,293 miles

Stop lamp not working Both rears (1.2.1b)

Wheel nut(s) missing Both fronts (4.2.A.1e)

O/S & N/S rear outer sills corroded.

Pass 28 Feb 2017 73,060 miles

Surface corrosion to O/S & N/S outer sills at rear.

Fail 16 Feb 2017 73,060 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Surface corrosion to O/S & N/S outer sills at rear.

Pass 19 Sep 2015 72,817 miles

O/S & N/S rear outer sills slightly corroded.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts wearing on insides (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 72,815 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort Both rears (3.7.B.5a)

O/S & N/S rear outer sills slightly corroded.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts wearing on insides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 72,642 miles

N/S/R outer sill slight corrosion.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear torsion bar slight surface corrosion.

Pass 8 May 2012 71,139 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 62,987 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 52,285 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 40,711 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 40,711 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 40,697 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 38,868 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT WIPER SPLIT

Pass 9 Nov 2006 33,590 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 26,703 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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V232 EPV is a 1999 Aston Martin DB7 in Green with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V232 EPV, 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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V232 EPV is a 1999 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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