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5558 MC

1998 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

58,955 mi
Last recorded58,955 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Aston Martin DB751,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5558 MC
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 58,955 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 57,464 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 57,458 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 57,057 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 55,411 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 53,235 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2018 53,226 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 50,308 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 48,909 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 47,420 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 46,732 miles

Both front tyres deteriorated/cracking

Both rear brake discs deteriorated/corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2013 46,722 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front floor corroded but not within prescribed area

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front floor slightly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 46,175 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2012 46,170 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2012 44,893 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Slight dampness on inner wing around O/S/F brake hose

Slight play at both rear hubs

Pass 13 Feb 2012 44,893 miles

Slight dampness on inner wing around O/S/F brake hose

Slight play at both rear hubs

Fail 26 Jan 2012 44,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play n/s/r hub area

slight play o/s/r hub area

Pass 7 Sep 2010 42,642 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 42,014 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 42,014 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 40,065 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 40,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear trailing arm forwaard bushes starting to separate

slight judder apparant from front offside brake disc

various oil leaks apparant from the underside

Pass 18 May 2007 37,670 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 37,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 35,583 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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5558 MC is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7 in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 5558 MC, 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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5558 MC is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 26 August 1998.

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