2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Aston Martin DB7 MOT pass rate and common faults

272 MOT tests in 2024. 85.7% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

139Well above average
Passed first time85.7%
Failed or needed repairs14.3%
Typical mileage at test50,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 272 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault2.6%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.2%
  3. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side1.5%
  4. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.1%
  5. Stop lamp: not working1.1%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.7%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.7%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value0.7%
    2 marked dangerous
  9. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play0.7%
  10. Washers: not working0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes6.6%
  2. Lights & electrics6.3%
  3. Seat belts & airbags2.9%
  4. Emissions & leaks2.9%
  5. Tyres2.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.2%
  7. Suspension2.2%
  8. Steering1.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.9%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened5.1%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.4%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.9%

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 2000 Aston Martin DB7?

In 2024, 85.7% of 2000 Aston Martin DB7 cars passed their MOT first time, across 272 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Aston Martin DB7?

The most common failure reasons were srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; parking brake performance: inoperative on one side. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2000 Aston Martin DB7 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 139, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).