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V12 JHP

2000 Aston Martin DB7

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,771 mi
Last recorded73,771 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Aston Martin DB740,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 JHP
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 73,771 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 73,570 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 73,560 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 72,596 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle covered in thick under seal

Pass 23 Feb 2023 71,844 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

suspension components corroded

vehicle covered in underseal underneath

Fail 8 Feb 2023 71,841 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

vehicle covered in underseal underneath

Pass 30 Jun 2022 71,817 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear braking and suspension components slightly corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

vehicle underside and previous repairs waxoyled

Fail 10 Jun 2022 71,815 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear suspension and braking components and mounting areas slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle underside heavily waxoyled

Pass 1 Sep 2016 71,721 miles

sill covers fitted

sills, floors, closing panels corroded

under body under seal

Fail 17 Aug 2016 71,704 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill / sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

sill covers fitted

sills, floors, closing panels corroded

under body under seal

Pass 29 Aug 2015 70,748 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering rack mounting rubbers have slight movement

Pass 19 Aug 2014 69,777 miles

brake bind to o/s/r

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Aug 2013 69,704 miles

abs light came on, stayed on but then went off and stayed off.

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

some corrosion to nearside and offside front floor pan

Fail 19 Aug 2013 69,704 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

some corrosion to nearside and offside front floor pan

Pass 9 Jul 2012 66,120 miles

rust to o/s/f floor

Fail 4 Jul 2012 66,120 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rust to o/s/f floor

Pass 14 Jun 2011 60,769 miles

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

front and rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 5 Jul 2010 57,103 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 52,037 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 42,983 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 42,593 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 May 2007 33,164 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

air bag light stays on.slight play in steering rack mounting bushes.

Pass 22 May 2007 33,164 miles

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

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

air bag light stays on.slight play in steering rack mounting bushes.

Pass 19 May 2006 20,578 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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V12 JHP is a 2000 Aston Martin DB7 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Aston Martin DB7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 40,820 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 V12 JHP, 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 26 years old, this Aston Martin DB7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V12 JHP is a 2000 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 17 February 2000.

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