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Y799 FBD

2001 Aston Martin DB7

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

43,710 mi
Last recorded43,710 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Aston Martin DB739,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY799 FBD
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 43,710 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 43,244 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 42,044 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 41,671 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 41,644 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 40,642 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 39,004 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 38,024 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 36,241 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 35,843 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 35,386 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 34,722 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 32,916 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 32,805 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 31,896 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 31,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 31,109 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 29,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 27,466 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 24,359 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight wera offside rear drive shaft

Fail 17 Nov 2008 24,357 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight imbalance rear brakes

slight wera offside rear drive shaft

Pass 12 Oct 2006 22,793 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Oct 2006 22,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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Y799 FBD is a 2001 Aston Martin DB7 in Blue with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 Y799 FBD, 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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Y799 FBD is a 2001 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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