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Y288 TGH

2001 Aston Martin DB7

Grey Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

34,471 mi
Last recorded34,471 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Aston Martin DB739,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY288 TGH
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2011 34,471 miles

srs on

Pass 16 Sep 2010 33,827 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outter edges

both rear tyres wearing on on inner edge

both rear wheels have slight play in

light corrosion on vehicle underside

oil leak from engine area

personal plate fitted but legal

Fail 7 Sep 2010 33,817 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outter edges

both rear tyres wearing on on inner edge

both rear wheels have slight play in

light corrosion on vehicle underside

oil leak from engine area

personal plate fitted but legal

Pass 14 Sep 2009 32,744 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 32,564 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 30,620 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 30,158 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 30,157 miles

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 29,760 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 27,845 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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Y288 TGH is a 2001 Aston Martin DB7 in Grey with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y288 TGH, 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 Y288 TGH registered?

Y288 TGH is a 2001 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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