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Y243 CHO

2001 Aston Martin DB7

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

53,258 mi
Last recorded53,258 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Aston Martin DB739,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY243 CHO
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 53,258 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 53,163 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 53,007 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 52,900 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 52,815 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 52,508 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 52,397 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 52,312 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 51,624 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 50,399 miles

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

n/s/f tyre age cracking will need replacing soon

Pass 9 Aug 2016 48,903 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 48,903 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 47,008 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 45,708 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 43,885 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 42,514 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 42,329 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 41,685 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 40,687 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 38,967 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 38,036 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 35,568 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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Y243 CHO is a 2001 Aston Martin DB7 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 Y243 CHO, 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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What year was Y243 CHO registered?

Y243 CHO is a 2001 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 4 June 2001.

Is Y243 CHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y243 CHO shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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