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Y538 TBD

2001 Aston Martin DB7

Grey Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

96,909 mi
Last recorded96,909 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Aston Martin DB739,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY538 TBD
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 96,909 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 96,564 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 96,286 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 May 2023 95,868 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 94,951 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 94,091 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 93,595 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 91,711 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both floor pans at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on rear subframe mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 88,525 miles

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear mounting points (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 88,523 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear mounting points (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 86,218 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 85,275 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 85,272 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner sill insecure

Pass 12 Jan 2015 82,957 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 82,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

eng mgt light on

wiper blades smearing

Pass 10 Jan 2014 79,041 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 75,309 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 69,368 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 62,922 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 57,898 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 57,898 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 53,973 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 48,693 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 43,005 miles

both front brake discs worn and corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 3 May 2006 38,368 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 38,353 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front brake discs worn,corroded on inner surfaces

rear brake discs worn,corroded on inner surfaces

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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Y538 TBD is a 2001 Aston Martin DB7 in Grey with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 Y538 TBD, 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 Y538 TBD registered?

Y538 TBD is a 2001 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 28 April 2001.

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