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X831 VVX

2000 Aston Martin DB7

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

77,115 mi
Last recorded77,115 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 Aston Martin DB740,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX831 VVX
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc
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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 77,115 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 76,511 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 76,166 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 75,872 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 75,746 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 74,818 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2017 74,810 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 73,152 miles

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 73,148 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s trailing arm mountings area (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 73,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 70,325 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 70,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 69,043 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 69,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 66,528 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advice both rear tyres on deep cuts on outer wall yet not deep enough to reach cords.

Fail 25 Jul 2012 66,528 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advice both rear tyres on deep cuts on outer wall yet not deep enough to reach cords.

Fail 20 Jul 2012 66,493 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 62,683 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 62,683 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 131,775 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 54,037 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 54,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f tyre cut

Pass 27 Jun 2008 48,888 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 44,746 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 40,101 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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X831 VVX is a 2000 Aston Martin DB7 in Blue with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 X831 VVX, 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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X831 VVX is a 2000 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 10 November 2000.

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