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V7 CBB

2001 Aston Martin DB7

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,879 mi
Last recorded72,879 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Aston Martin DB739,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV7 CBB
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 72,879 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 72,879 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 71,196 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 69,810 miles

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 14 Sep 2015 69,760 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 69,757 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

front of vehicle floor and nearside front inner wing slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2014 109,539 miles

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

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)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 66,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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)

both front tyres wearing on the outer edges and all four tyres cracking

rear lower strut brace slightly corroded

Pass 3 May 2013 64,540 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 63,420 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 57,978 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 57,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 51,755 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 51,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 45,016 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 44,643 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 44,643 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2006 36,516 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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V7 CBB is a 2001 Aston Martin DB7 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Aston Martin DB7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 39,484 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 V7 CBB, 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 25 years old, this Aston Martin DB7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V7 CBB is a 2001 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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