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V12 RCF

2000 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,521 mi
Last recorded145,521 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Aston Martin DB740,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 RCF
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 145,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 37,580 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 35,970 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 34,913 miles

rear underside of car corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 33,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 142,679 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 137,268 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded x2 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded x2 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 137,265 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded x2 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer drive shaft universal joint has slight play

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded x2 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer drive shaft universal joint has slight play

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 134,411 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 134,410 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 133,115 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 132,135 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 132,135 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 128,632 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 122,895 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 122,894 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

h/brake warning lamp on

Pass 18 Oct 2013 122,005 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

creaking from rear suspension heard on brake test

Pass 9 Oct 2012 118,968 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 112,791 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 106,881 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 95,099 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 74,013 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 50,844 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 29,844 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 RCF is a 2000 Aston Martin DB7 in Green with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RCF, 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 RCF is a 2000 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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