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Y278 UEH

2001 Aston Martin DB7

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

63,003 mi
Last recorded63,003 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2026
Typical for 2001 Aston Martin DB739,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY278 UEH
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2026 63,003 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2025 61,957 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 61,754 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 61,302 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 59,565 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 58,323 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 58,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2017 56,182 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 54,573 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 54,573 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 8 May 2015 51,107 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

n/s/f tyre sidewall cracked/split

Pass 30 Apr 2014 49,641 miles

Age crack's in N/S/F tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2012 46,589 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 44,055 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 41,486 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 36,511 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 32,977 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 26,726 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 23,334 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Small cut in offside front tyre side wall

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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Y278 UEH is a 2001 Aston Martin DB7 in Blue with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 Y278 UEH, 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 Y278 UEH registered?

Y278 UEH is a 2001 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 4 June 2001.

Is Y278 UEH safe to buy?

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