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YJ51 FVX

2001 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

69,018 mi
Last recorded69,018 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Aston Martin DB739,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 FVX
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 69,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 69,015 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 68,986 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 68,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached bolt locking wire missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached bolt locking wire missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2014 68,903 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 68,903 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 68,874 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 68,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 15 Mar 2012 68,129 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 68,128 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2011 67,482 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 61,716 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 55,114 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 52,526 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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YJ51 FVX is a 2001 Aston Martin DB7 in Green with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YJ51 FVX, 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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YJ51 FVX is a 2001 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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