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V718 DAU

1999 Aston Martin DB7

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,665 mi
Last recorded29,665 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Aston Martin DB747,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV718 DAU
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 29,665 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

airbag waning light on

o/s/f lower driving light and indicator assembly adrfit but working ok

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

slight knock detected at o/s/f wheel area on driving into test station yet no play detected anywhere on suspension parts advise to take to aston martin specialist to diagnose fault

very slight corrosion to front and rear driveline parts due to underuse

Pass 6 Oct 2010 29,372 miles

airbag warning light on

slight oil leak to rear differential

slight oil leak to sump area

steam coming out from heater vents possible heater matrix leak

Fail 6 Oct 2010 29,372 miles

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

slight oil leak to rear differential

slight oil leak to sump area

Pass 5 Oct 2009 29,225 miles

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

air bag warning light on

engine oil leak

rear differential oil leak

suspect coolant leak into vehicles heater unit

Fail 5 Oct 2009 29,225 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

air bag warning light on

engine oil leak

rear differential oil leak

suspect coolant leak into vehicles heater unit

Pass 2 Oct 2008 29,119 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2008 29,117 miles

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 28,868 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 28,868 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 28,381 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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V718 DAU is a 1999 Aston Martin DB7 in Blue with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V718 DAU, 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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V718 DAU is a 1999 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 18 November 1999.

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