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W717 VGP

2000 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

115,869 mi
Last recorded115,869 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Aston Martin DB740,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW717 VGP
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 115,869 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 112,691 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 110,055 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 106,500 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 105,285 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 103,039 miles

front brake pads worn

front tyres worn and feathered

Fail 6 Oct 2020 102,944 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 93,094 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 92,959 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 88,816 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 85,722 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 81,382 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 80,027 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 77,129 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 74,267 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 70,369 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 May 2010 66,156 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 59,191 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 51,426 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 44,539 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 34,694 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 42,541 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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W717 VGP is a 2000 Aston Martin DB7 in Green with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W717 VGP, 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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What year was W717 VGP registered?

W717 VGP is a 2000 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is W717 VGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W717 VGP shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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