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C12 DAB

1998 Aston Martin DB7

Red Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

29,674 mi
Last recorded29,674 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Aston Martin DB751,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 DAB
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 29,674 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 29,528 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 28,975 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 28,676 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 28,458 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 28,257 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 27,157 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 27,062 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 26,793 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 26,247 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 25,829 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 24,808 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 24,444 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 23,672 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 22,755 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 24 Aug 2009 21,644 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 20,989 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 20,989 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 20,392 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 18,627 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2005 17,486 miles

Drive shaft slightly corroded (2.4.G.6a)

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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C12 DAB is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7 in Red with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 C12 DAB, 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 C12 DAB registered?

C12 DAB is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is C12 DAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C12 DAB shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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