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Y567 SWR

2001 Aston Martin DB7

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,139 mi
Last recorded93,139 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Aston Martin DB739,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY567 SWR
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 93,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Outer Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 83,720 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 83,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 73,018 miles

play in n/s/r wheel bearing

slight movement in steering rack

slight oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2012 73,018 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

play in n/s/r wheel bearing

slight movement in steering rack

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2011 72,069 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

body & chassis has corrosion

drivers seat will not retract foward

Fail 11 Nov 2011 72,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

body & chassis has corrosion

drivers seat will not retract foward

engine light on

near side front track rod end dust cover split

rear brake discs corroded & poor condition

Pass 17 Nov 2010 65,620 miles

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

both front tyres worn inside edges

handbrake warning light on

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f seat does not tilt forward

o/s/f shock absorber leaking

rear brake discs corroded on inner

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in o/s/f suspension bushes

slight play in steering rack

Fail 11 Nov 2010 65,540 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

both front tyres worn inside edges

handbrake warning light on

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f seat does not tilt forward

o/s/f shock absorber leaking

rear brake discs corroded on inner

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in o/s/f suspension bushes

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 May 2009 57,981 miles

Handbrake operation stiffand good effort required to pull on completely, however easily reach mot efficiency when pulled hard.

Pass 20 May 2008 49,331 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 May 2008 49,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 38,843 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight knock on front suspension but no play in any components

Pass 22 May 2006 27,401 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 27,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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Y567 SWR is a 2001 Aston Martin DB7 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y567 SWR, 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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Y567 SWR is a 2001 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 16 July 2001.

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