1995 · 29 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1995 Aston Martin DB7 MOT pass rate and common faults

133 MOT tests in 2024. 82.0% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

123Well above average
Passed first time82.0%
Failed or needed repairs18.1%
Typical mileage at test72,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 133 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.5%
  2. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3.8%
  3. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced3.0%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.3%
  5. Stop lamp: all not working2.3%
    6 marked dangerous
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.3%
  7. Washers: not working1.5%
  8. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.5%
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.5%
  10. Headlamp: not working on main beam1.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes13.5%
  2. Suspension9.8%
  3. Lights & electrics6.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.0%
  5. Seat belts & airbags3.0%
  6. Tyres2.3%
  7. Body & chassis2.3%
  8. Number plates & VIN1.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened15.0%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.8%
  3. Wheel bearings: has excessive play9.0%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine6.8%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1995 Aston Martin DB7?

In 2024, 82.0% of 1995 Aston Martin DB7 cars passed their MOT first time, across 133 tests. The average for all 29-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1995 Aston Martin DB7?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault; seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 1995 Aston Martin DB7 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 123, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).