1997 · 27 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1997 Aston Martin DB7 MOT pass rate and common faults

166 MOT tests in 2024. 89.2% passed first time, compared with 65.5% for all cars the same age.

136Well above average
Passed first time89.2%
Failed or needed repairs10.8%
Typical mileage at test67,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 166 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.8%
    19 marked dangerous
  2. Dipswitch: does not operate immediately when selected on main beam0.6%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.6%
  4. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened0.6%
  5. Power steering - other components: leaking0.6%
  6. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side0.6%
  7. Mirrors: insecure0.6%
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.6%
  9. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting0.6%
  10. Door condition: cannot be opened from outside the vehicle0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics6.6%
  2. Brakes3.0%
  3. Tyres1.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.8%
  5. Suspension1.2%
  6. Body & chassis1.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.2%
  8. Steering0.6%

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 weakened6.0%
  2. Wheel bearings: has excessive play6.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.8%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine4.2%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.0%

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: tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. 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 1997 Aston Martin DB7?

In 2024, 89.2% of 1997 Aston Martin DB7 cars passed their MOT first time, across 166 tests. The average for all 27-year-old cars was 65.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1997 Aston Martin DB7?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; dipswitch: does not operate immediately when selected on main beam; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1997 Aston Martin DB7 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 136, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).