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V522 PBA

1999 Aston Martin DB7

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

102,054 mi
Last recorded102,054 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Aston Martin DB747,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV522 PBA
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 102,054 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 102,047 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 100,904 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 100,896 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 100,550 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 95,961 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 95,952 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 92,037 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 92,028 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 86,658 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 83,390 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 77,119 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 69,837 miles

Nearside Front tyre is cracked.

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

Offside Front 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 7 Apr 2015 61,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 61,460 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 61,214 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 59,726 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

gearbox leaking oil

rear differential leaking oil

Pass 14 Oct 2011 59,726 miles

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

gearbox leaking oil

rear differential leaking oil

Pass 19 Oct 2010 57,530 miles

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 51,644 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 49,165 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 43,682 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 33,414 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 31,562 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brake inbalance 22%

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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V522 PBA is a 1999 Aston Martin DB7 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 V522 PBA, 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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V522 PBA is a 1999 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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