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X681 USG

2001 Aston Martin DB7

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,903 mi
Last recorded37,903 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Aston Martin DB739,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX681 USG
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 37,903 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front jacking point corroded and holed

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 37,697 miles

rear tyres worn to 3mm.

Pass 11 Oct 2017 37,240 miles

EML showing

front brake discs badly pitted and corroded on inside edge

off side front sill corroded and holed outwith prescribed areas.

Fail 10 Oct 2017 37,240 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

EML showing

front brake discs badly pitted and corroded on inside edge

off side front sill corroded and holed outwith prescribed areas.

Pass 11 Oct 2016 36,619 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished.

Pass 13 Oct 2015 35,855 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs corroded and pitted on inside edge.

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 20 Oct 2014 35,116 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 34,381 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 33,562 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 33,562 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 31,899 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 31,891 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine check light on

Pass 21 Sep 2010 30,659 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 28,819 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 27,171 miles

rear exhaust clamps badly corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2008 27,171 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust clamps badly corroded

rear number plate slightly insicure at o/s

Pass 20 Sep 2007 24,528 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 22,191 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 19,887 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 19,886 miles

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

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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X681 USG is a 2001 Aston Martin DB7 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X681 USG, 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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X681 USG is a 2001 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 2 February 2001.

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