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Aston Martin DB7

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 3,239 cc

MPR 73MOT history

MPR 73 is a blue petrol Aston Martin DB7 first used on 17 Apr 1997. Its MOT expired on 20 Sept 2024 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 30,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2023.

MPR 73 blue Aston Martin DB7 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Aston Martin DB7, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Sept 2024
Mileage
30,000 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2023
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
MPR 73
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB7
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,239 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
17 Apr 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

MPR 73 was last recorded at 30,000 miles on 21 Sept 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 May 2011: 30,000 miles, lower than 83,170 miles on 21 May 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
30,000 miles · 15 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 30,000 miles
  • 2020 – 30,000 miles
  • 2019 – 30,000 miles
  • 2018 – 30,000 miles
  • 2016 – 30,000 miles
  • 2015 – 30,000 miles
  • 2013 – 30,000 miles
  • 2011 – 30,000 miles
  • 2009 – 83,170 miles
  • 2008 – 78,852 miles
  • 2006 – 61,157 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,000 miles
  • AdvisorySome other metal fuel and brake pipes surface rustedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySome parts of structure corroded, underside covered in undersealRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Underside of the vehicle has been coated with underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear lamp cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratches

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Under body coated in under-seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 19 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass30,000 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    30,000 miles
    Test number
    556959019148
    • AdvisorySome other metal fuel and brake pipes surface rusted
    • AdvisorySome parts of structure corroded, underside covered in underseal

  2. Fail30,000 miles4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,000 miles
    Test number
    154826176688
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisorySome other metal fuel and brake pipes surface rusted
    • AdvisorySome parts of structure corroded, underside covered in underseal

  3. Pass30,000 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    30,000 miles
    Test number
    390995321555
    • AdvisoryUnderside of the vehicle has been coated with underseal

  4. Fail30,000 miles2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,000 miles
    Test number
    779100297778
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of the vehicle has been coated with underseal

  5. Pass30,000 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    30,000 miles
    Test number
    815521084451
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratches (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp cracked
    • AdvisoryUnder body coated in under-seal

  6. Fail30,000 miles2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,000 miles
    Test number
    382207943835
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratches (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp cracked
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak engine areas
    • AdvisoryMoisture power steering pipes front of engine areas
    • AdvisoryOil residue engine areas
    • AdvisoryUnder body coated in under-seal
    • AdvisoryUnder body general corrosion

  7. Pass30,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    30,000 miles
    Test number
    820045784725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass30,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    30,000 miles
    Test number
    977759455323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail30,000 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,000 miles
    Test number
    991254335171
    • DangerousWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  10. Pass30,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    30,000 miles
    Test number
    139857505045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail30,000 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,000 miles
    Test number
    485207305059
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  12. Pass30,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    30,000 miles
    Test number
    207721123281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,000 miles (-53,170)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    30,000 miles
    Test number
    248006931139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,170 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    83,170 miles
    Test number
    481911949114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail83,169 miles (+4,317)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,169 miles
    Test number
    354040749125
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass78,852 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    78,852 miles
    Test number
    263590438099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail78,849 miles (+17,692)4 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,849 miles
    Test number
    701429228098
    • DangerousNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • DangerousOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass61,157 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    61,157 miles
    Test number
    472589016095
    • NoteFront tyres are wearing on inside edges

Questions about MPR 73

What vehicle is registration MPR 73 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MPR 73 on a blue petrol Aston Martin DB7 first used on 17 Apr 1997. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does MPR 73 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on MPR 73 expired on 20 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on MPR 73?
The MOT on MPR 73 expired on 20 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has MPR 73 done?
MPR 73 was recorded at 30,000 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2023.
Has MPR 73 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MPR 73 has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on MPR 73 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 May 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on MPR 73 find?
MPR 73 passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2023 with 2 advisories: some other metal fuel and brake pipes surface rusted; some parts of structure corroded, underside covered in underseal.

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