1999 · 25 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1999 Aston Martin DB7 MOT pass rate and common faults

170 MOT tests in 2024. 77.1% passed first time, compared with 63.3% for all cars the same age.

122Well above average
Passed first time77.1%
Failed or needed repairs22.9%
Typical mileage at test58,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 170 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault2.9%
  2. Headlamp aim: too high2.9%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.9%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.4%
  5. Washers: not working1.8%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.8%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value1.8%
    4 marked dangerous
  8. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.8%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.2%
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes12.4%
  2. Lights & electrics8.8%
  3. Suspension8.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks6.5%
  6. Seat belts & airbags4.1%
  7. Body & chassis3.5%
  8. Steering2.4%

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 weakened11.8%
  2. Wheel bearings: has excessive play7.6%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.9%
  5. Transmission oil leaks: leaking excessively from transmission5.3%

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: srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault. 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 1999 Aston Martin DB7?

In 2024, 77.1% of 1999 Aston Martin DB7 cars passed their MOT first time, across 170 tests. The average for all 25-year-old cars was 63.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1999 Aston Martin DB7?

The most common failure reasons were srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault; headlamp aim: too high; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 1999 Aston Martin DB7 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 122, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).