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R13 ROO

1998 Aston Martin DB7

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,790 mi
Last recorded116,790 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Aston Martin DB751,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR13 ROO
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 116,790 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

fuel pipes in poor condition

Fail 25 Mar 2019 116,790 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak down pipes (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

fuel pipes in poor condition

Pass 12 Dec 2017 115,484 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)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 113,321 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 113,321 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front tyre perished poor condition

Pass 5 Oct 2015 110,512 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 107,758 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 103,501 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 103,140 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 103,070 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 102,621 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 102,394 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 101,515 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 99,358 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 94,923 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 82,525 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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R13 ROO is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7 in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R13 ROO, 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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R13 ROO is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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