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ASTON MARTIN DB7 MOT Pass Rate

88.9% of 3,990 ASTON MARTIN DB7 MOT tests pass.

The DB7 passes 88.9% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all ASTON MARTIN models (95.1%).

The ASTON MARTIN DB7 passes its MOT 88.9% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.

Pass rate by vehicle age

Pass rate by vehicle age band0–3 yearsn/a3–6 yearsn/a6–10 yearsn/a10–15 yearsn/a15+ years88.9%
ASTON MARTIN DB7 pass rate and average mileage by vehicle age band
Vehicle agePass rateTestsAverage mileage
0–3 yearstoo few tests (1)1no reading
3–6 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
6–10 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
10–15 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
15+ years88.9%3,98955,146 miles

Common MOT failure reasons for the ASTON MARTIN DB7

The most common reason the ASTON MARTIN DB7 fails its MOT is brakes — present in 42.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Efficiency below requirements".

Top MOT failure categories for the ASTON MARTIN DB7
CategoryShare of failed testsExample
Brakes42.2%Efficiency below requirements
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment29.7%Not working
Suspension27.8%Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength
Visibility18.6%Not working
Noise, emissions and leaks15.1%Inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Tyres14.7%Has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure
Body, chassis, structure12.9%Corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems7.9%Warning lamp indicates a fault
Steering4.2%Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Road Wheels2.6%Fractured

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