2001 Aston Martin DB7 · 1,070 MOT tests
2001 Aston Martin DB7 reliability
2001 Aston Martin DB7s fail 14% of first MOT tests, 57% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 2 DB7 years (1,070 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Aston Martin DB7s: 14.1%)
- 14%
- first-time fail rate (all Aston Martin DB7s: 14.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 57% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- 46,910
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,070
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2001 against the years either side
- 2000 cars: 51% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2001 car does better)
- 2002 cars: 58% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2001 car does worse)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 76% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2001 car carries a 51 plate (September–December 2001).
Common problems
What fails on a 2001 Aston Martin DB7
Fail rate by area
- Brakes5%
- Suspension3.6%
- Lights and electrics3.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3%
- Tyres1.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.9%
- Seat belts and airbags1.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.59%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Parking brake inoperative on one side 1.4%
The parking brake does not work on one side, so the car may not hold on a slope and needs repair.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 1.21%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 1.03%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.03%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Parking brake efficiency under half required 0.93%
The parking brake is well below required strength and is unlikely to hold the car on a slope.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (5.42%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.77%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.58%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (3.74%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (2.99%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (2.34%)
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 2001 Aston Martin DB7 reliable?
2001 Aston Martin DB7s fail 14% of first MOT tests, 57% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 2 DB7 years (1,070 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2001 Aston Martin DB7 MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.59% of tests), parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4% of tests), parking brake efficiency below minimum (1.21% of tests).
How many miles should a 2001 Aston Martin DB7 have done?
At its MOT aged about 22, a typical 2001 Aston Martin DB7 shows 46,910 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2001 car?
A car first registered in 2001 carries a 51 plate (September–December 2001).
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