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B6 MEF

1998 Aston Martin DB7

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

87,856 mi
Last recorded87,856 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Aston Martin DB751,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 MEF
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 87,856 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 87,850 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 87,545 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 87,530 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 87,446 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 87,390 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 87,280 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 87,165 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 86,984 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 86,910 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 86,624 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 86,471 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 86,071 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 85,678 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 85,324 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 85,098 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 85,098 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 80,002 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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B6 MEF is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7 in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 B6 MEF, 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 B6 MEF registered?

B6 MEF is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is B6 MEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B6 MEF shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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