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W198 PPE

2000 Aston Martin DB7

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

56,149 mi
Last recorded56,149 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Aston Martin DB740,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW198 PPE
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 56,149 miles

Front chassis legs surface rust

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 55,788 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 55,753 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 54,974 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 54,747 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2018 54,743 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 54,056 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 54,043 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak front (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front floor pan corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front floor pan slightly corroded

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 53,667 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 53,273 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 53,273 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 52,797 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 52,064 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 51,136 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 50,216 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 49,647 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 46,423 miles

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

slight play in offside rear drive shaft

Pass 7 Nov 2007 44,483 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 39,993 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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W198 PPE is a 2000 Aston Martin DB7 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2000 Aston Martin DB7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 40,820 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 W198 PPE, 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 26 years old, this Aston Martin DB7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W198 PPE is a 2000 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 7 April 2000.

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