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V401 ESR

1999 Aston Martin DB7

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

69,085 mi
Last recorded69,085 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Aston Martin DB747,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV401 ESR
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 69,085 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 67,953 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipe corroded near side (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

under body coated in wax or sealant

Pass 12 Mar 2024 66,460 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 66,180 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 63,710 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 63,280 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 62,969 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 61,529 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 61,529 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 61,440 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Radius arm mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 58,739 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 58,369 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 58,145 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 58,145 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 54,120 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 53,321 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 52,060 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 49,412 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 47,253 miles

advise hand brake just meeting pass level

Pass 15 Jul 2009 45,450 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 45,157 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 41,226 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 41,226 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 35,503 miles

airbag light on

Pass 12 Jul 2006 27,959 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 27,126 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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V401 ESR is a 1999 Aston Martin DB7 in Blue with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 V401 ESR, 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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V401 ESR is a 1999 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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