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Y878 PTX

2001 Aston Martin DB7

Black Petrol 5900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

53,820 mi
Last recorded53,820 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Aston Martin DB739,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY878 PTX
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,900cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2018 53,820 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

no interior rear view mirror fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2017 52,923 miles

foreign registerd vehicle. no number plates fitted at time of test

hazard warning switch works but broken

Fail 2 Feb 2017 52,919 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

hazard warning switch damaged but works

Fail 14 Oct 2016 52,914 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted obscuring view

fog lamp switch damaged but operates

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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Y878 PTX is a 2001 Aston Martin DB7 in Black with a 5,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 Y878 PTX, 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 Y878 PTX registered?

Y878 PTX is a 2001 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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