2000 Aston Martin DB7 · 1,018 MOT tests
2000 Aston Martin DB7 reliability
2000 Aston Martin DB7s fail 15.5% of first MOT tests, 51% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 2 DB7 years (1,018 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Aston Martin DB7s: 14.1%)
- 15.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Aston Martin DB7s: 14.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 51% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 23
- 49,671
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 23
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,018
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2000 against the years either side
- 1999 cars: 42% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does better)
- 2001 cars: 57% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 4.1% of tests fail here (80% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 71% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 2000 Aston Martin DB7
Fail rate by area
- Brakes4.4%
- Lights and electrics4.3%
- Seat belts and airbags4.1%
- Suspension3.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.1%
- Body, chassis and structure2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 3.34%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 1.28%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.88%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 0.79%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Parking brake inoperative on one side 0.69%
The parking brake does not work on one side, so the car may not hold on a slope and needs repair.
Tyre tear from structural failure 0.59%
A tear in the tyre's structure means it can fail suddenly, so it must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (5.3%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.81%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.63%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (3.05%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.36%) · Wheel bearing slight play (2.26%)
Other years
Every Aston Martin DB7 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2000 Aston Martin DB7 reliable?
2000 Aston Martin DB7s fail 15.5% of first MOT tests, 51% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 2 DB7 years (1,018 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2000 Aston Martin DB7 MOT?
Most often airbag warning lamp shows fault (3.34% of tests), parking brake efficiency below minimum (1.28% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (0.88% of tests).
How many miles should a 2000 Aston Martin DB7 have done?
At its MOT aged about 23, a typical 2000 Aston Martin DB7 shows 49,671 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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