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V47 LTG

1999 Aston Martin DB7

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

93,431 mi
Last recorded93,431 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 1999 Aston Martin DB747,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV47 LTG
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 93,431 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Lower Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 93,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 93,414 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front HOLE IN FLOOR BUT NOT 30CM FROM PRESCRIBED AREA

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 93,051 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 93,051 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 92,386 miles

Bonnet gas struts defective

Fail 25 Feb 2021 92,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet gas struts defective

Pass 7 Feb 2020 91,891 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 89,972 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 89,269 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 88,624 miles

ESC system light illuminated when vehicle moved but operated normally prior and after moving.

Nearside Front 20kg variation on service brake reading

Nearside Rear slight pay in hub / wheel bearing assly

Offside Front 20kg variation on service brake reading

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' slight scratch on outer arc of driver windscreen wiper (8.3.1d)

all rear coil springs corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2016 88,624 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

engine oil leaks

engine oil low requires totting up

Fail 27 Apr 2016 88,624 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

engine oil leaks

engine oil low requires totting up

Pass 24 Jun 2014 87,824 miles

engine sump is damp with oil

0il leak from diff

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

under side of engine is damp with oil

Fail 23 Jun 2014 67,824 miles

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

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

0il leak from diff

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine sump is damp with oil

under side of engine is damp with oil

Fail 15 Apr 2014 87,812 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

has slight oil leak under engine and transmission

Pass 15 Mar 2013 84,367 miles

slight oil leek rear diff.

Pass 11 May 2012 81,578 miles

Rear diff seal leeking.

SRS light on.

Fail 9 May 2012 81,557 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear diff seal leeking.

SRS light on.

coolant light on

Pass 10 Mar 2011 77,811 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion/hole to outer sill nearside front under cover not within 30cm of prescribed area or causing weakness to chassis.

hazard light switch sticking.

heavy surface corrosion to all rear coil springs.

heavy surface corrosion to chassis offside and nearside rear.

oil leaks to lower engine around gearbox and rear diff.

play to both rear uprights.

slight surface corrosion to metal brake pipe going to offside rear flexi.

Pass 5 Nov 2010 77,315 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advice only air bag light sowing all the time

Fail 4 Nov 2010 77,315 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advice only air bag light sowing all the time

Pass 22 May 2009 72,204 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 May 2009 72,156 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2008 68,790 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

advice only air bag light showing all the time

advice only all tyres worn on outer edge of tread a slight amount

advice only nearside rear tyre outer wall has slight damage

Pass 17 Apr 2008 68,790 miles

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

advice only air bag light showing all the time

advice only all tyres worn on outer edge of tread a slight amount

advice only nearside rear tyre outer wall has slight damage

Pass 3 May 2007 65,424 miles

engine/gearbox/diff are damp with oil on underside

slight play off and nearside rear hub components

Pass 9 Dec 2005 56,477 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 56,198 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front indicators starting to show white light

drivers windscreen washer not working fully

excess corrosion to floor drivers side,not within prescribed area and not serious weakning of floor pan.

slight play in both rear outer drive shaft joints

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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V47 LTG is a 1999 Aston Martin DB7 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 V47 LTG, 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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V47 LTG is a 1999 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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