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A4 RJF

1998 Aston Martin DB7

Silver Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,440 mi
Last recorded43,440 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Aston Martin DB751,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 RJF
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 43,440 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 43,175 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 42,874 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 42,625 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 42,419 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 41,861 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 41,731 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 41,458 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 40,138 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 38,328 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 37,445 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 36,854 miles

hand brake cables tuching exhaust

Fail 18 Sep 2014 36,831 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

hand brake cables tuching exhaust

Pass 21 Sep 2013 36,303 miles

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

Oil leak

all tyers starting to crack fron standing

Pass 19 Sep 2012 35,475 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/rear tyer starting to crack and deteriate

slight play in rear trunions

Fail 17 Sep 2012 35,469 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake flaued low light on

o/s/rear tyer starting to crack and deteriate

slight play in rear trunions

Pass 15 Sep 2011 34,511 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

power steering slight nosey

rear trailing arm rubber bushes slight deteriation

slight movement in steering rack mountings

Pass 17 Sep 2010 33,653 miles

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm and starting to perish

Fail 14 Sep 2010 33,653 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm and starting to perish

Pass 7 Sep 2009 33,070 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight nose from power steering pump

Pass 11 Sep 2008 32,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 32,022 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

slite accedent damage o/s/front

Fail 10 Sep 2007 32,022 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

slite accedent damage o/s/front

Pass 21 Jul 2006 31,085 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2006 31,085 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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A4 RJF is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7 in Silver with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A4 RJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A4 RJF registered?

A4 RJF is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is A4 RJF safe to buy?

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