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BIG 8533

1998 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,979 mi
Last recorded79,979 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Aston Martin DB751,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 8533
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 79,979 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/R & O/S/R INNER WHEEL ARCHES (5.2.6)

front to rear exhaust surface corroded

sills covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2015 77,626 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2015 77,593 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2014 75,070 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 74,866 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 70,439 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 67,152 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2010 64,535 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2010 64,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2009 62,239 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 60,479 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 60,479 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 56,394 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 50,673 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 48,471 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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BIG 8533 is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7 in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1998 Aston Martin DB7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 51,292 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 BIG 8533, 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 28 years old, this Aston Martin DB7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BIG 8533 is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 17 November 1998.

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