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W705 VGP

2000 Aston Martin DB7

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

11,787 mi
Last recorded11,787 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Aston Martin DB740,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW705 VGP
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 11,787 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 11,277 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 11,255 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2019 11,239 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

a/c pump pulley badly worn/noisy.

Pass 22 Sep 2017 11,224 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 11,004 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 10,619 miles

Oil leak

front tyres worn inner and outer edges

offside front tyre slight sidewall damage

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Fail 4 Jun 2015 10,619 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

front tyres worn inner and outer edges

offside front tyre slight sidewall damage

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 12 May 2014 10,078 miles

Oil leak

slight damage o/s/f tyre sidewall

slight play in steering rack mounts

Fail 9 May 2014 10,077 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

slight damage o/s/f tyre sidewall

slight play in steering rack mounts

Pass 15 Aug 2012 10,070 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 9,863 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 9,415 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 9,295 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 9,065 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 8,327 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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W705 VGP is a 2000 Aston Martin DB7 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 W705 VGP, 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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What year was W705 VGP registered?

W705 VGP is a 2000 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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