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Y1 SPC

2001 Aston Martin DB7

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,134 mi
Last recorded59,134 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Aston Martin DB739,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY1 SPC
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 59,134 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 59,125 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Strong advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust clamp broken

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 58,910 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Under engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 57,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

both rear tyres badly worn on edges

Fail 13 Apr 2022 57,622 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

both rear tyres badly worn on edges

Pass 1 May 2019 56,235 miles

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

Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places

Windscreen cracked but not in the drivers view

Pass 23 Apr 2018 55,995 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places of the underside

Windscreen cracked but not in the drivers view

Pass 4 Apr 2017 55,253 miles

Front screen cracked but not in the drivers view

Oil leak

Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places

Pass 7 Apr 2015 54,552 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and placess off the underside

Pass 3 Apr 2013 53,568 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 52,677 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 51,465 miles

all brake discs corroded

slight play in the near side rear hub

Pass 16 Jan 2010 49,167 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 45,944 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 40,464 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 37,705 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 33,411 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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Y1 SPC 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 83.3%.

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 Y1 SPC, 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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Y1 SPC is a 2001 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 2 May 2001.

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