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5458 BT

1998 Aston Martin DB7

Black Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

36,222 mi
Last recorded36,222 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Aston Martin DB751,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5458 BT
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 36,222 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 34,307 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 34,180 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 32,739 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 30,868 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 29,377 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 29,182 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 24 Sep 2019 29,173 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 29,042 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 29,042 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 28,996 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering column fractured causing excessive play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all tyres cracking up on tread

nearside and offside rear of vehicle body has been under silled

nearside front seat belt stalk plastic housing missing

offside front seat belt plastic housing missing

oil leaks

Pass 16 May 2017 28,139 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front seat belt stalk plastic surround is missing

Nearside Front tyre shows slight cracking

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre shows slight cracking

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front seat belt stalk plastic surround is missing

Offside Front tyre shows slight cracking

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre shows slight cracking

Oil leak ()

although clearing windshield nearside front washer jet is partially blocked

Fail 6 Feb 2017 28,134 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working intermittent fault (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis box section (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis box section (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front seat belt stalk plastic surround missing

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front seat belt stalk plastic surround missing

Offside Front seat belt stalk plastic surround missing

Offside Front seat belt stalk plastic surround missing

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Oct 2015 25,815 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2015 25,815 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2015 23,466 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 22,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

headlight slightly insecure

Pass 17 Sep 2013 21,977 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 21,966 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 21,574 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 20,122 miles

vehicle underbody shows signs of slight surface corrosion to front/rear suspension componants

Fail 18 Jul 2011 20,120 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front nearside rear and offside rear tyres show signs of severe cracking within their tread

vehicle underbody shows signs of slight surface corrosion to front/rear suspension componants

Pass 15 Nov 2010 19,821 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 19,820 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 19,806 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front and rear tyres cracking up

Pass 27 Oct 2009 19,244 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear tyres cracking up

Pass 30 Oct 2008 18,420 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 18,409 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 17,671 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 17,671 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all wheels kirbed

auto shift console loose

o/s front to rear brake pipe 2 clips broken - pipe secure

Pass 15 Sep 2006 16,989 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 16,977 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB7?

Based on 55,755 MOT tests across 3,227 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
894
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 592
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 489
parking brake recording little or no effort 416
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 404
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 390
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5458 BT is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7 in Black with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1998 Aston Martin DB7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 51,292 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Aston Martin DB7 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5458 BT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB7 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Aston Martin DB7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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5458 BT is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 2 July 1998.

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