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A7 DBV

1998 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

36,622 mi
Last recorded36,622 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Aston Martin DB751,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 DBV
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 36,622 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 36,619 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault srs light flashing. (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 36,436 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 33,981 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 33,557 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 33,004 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 32,559 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 32,085 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 31,582 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 31,410 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 30,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 29,515 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 29,515 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 27,086 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 25,460 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 25,185 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 21,646 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 20,560 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2010 16,622 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 14,466 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 12,050 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 11,714 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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A7 DBV is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7 in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A7 DBV, 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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What year was A7 DBV registered?

A7 DBV is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is A7 DBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 DBV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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