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W897 KBJ

2000 Aston Martin DB7

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

25,915 mi
Last recorded25,915 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Aston Martin DB740,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW897 KBJ
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 25,915 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 25,745 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 25,410 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 25,410 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 25,295 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 24,894 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 24,604 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 23,941 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 23,249 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 22,970 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 22,403 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 22,171 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 21,741 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 20,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2012 20,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2011 18,899 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 17,587 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 17,439 miles

both front and o/s/r tyres getting worn on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2008 16,951 miles

both front tyres and o/s/r getting worn on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2007 16,626 miles

1. front tyres worn on inner edge †2. coolant leak

Pass 11 May 2006 14,197 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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W897 KBJ is a 2000 Aston Martin DB7 in Blue with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 W897 KBJ, 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 W897 KBJ registered?

W897 KBJ is a 2000 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 27 May 2000.

Is W897 KBJ safe to buy?

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