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D87 TLJ

1998 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,705 mi
Last recorded108,705 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Aston Martin DB751,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD87 TLJ
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 108,705 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 108,680 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 108,665 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 108,632 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 108,588 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 108,428 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 108,264 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 107,659 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 106,474 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 106,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 106,024 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 105,523 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 104,473 miles

gearbox mounting broken

Fail 2 Aug 2012 104,473 miles

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

gearbox mounting broken

Pass 27 Jul 2011 102,131 miles

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

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

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

front and rear coil springs corroded

front brakes slightly out of balance

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

no rear seats fitted at time of test

offside front floor badly corroded and nearside floor starting to corrode

offside front shock absorber mounting area starting to corrode

offside wiper blade starting to split

pas pipe clamp insecure

rear chassis starting to corrode

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

rear trailing arms starting to corroded and bushes starting to deteriorate

sill covers fitted

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

steering rack mounting bushes slightly worn

Pass 26 Oct 2010 101,053 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

bushes on rear trailing arms starting to unbond

floor corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

no rear seats fitted

offside front shock absorber mounting area starting to corrode

offside wiper blade starting to split

pas pipe bracket insecure

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

sill covers fitted

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

steering rack bushes slightly worn

Fail 15 Sep 2010 100,478 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

floor starting to corrode

front and rear coil springs starting to corrode

no rear seats fitted

offside front brake pipe starting to corrode

offside wiper blade starting to split

pas pipe bracket insecure

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

sil covers fitted

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

steering rack mounting bushes slightly worn

Pass 14 Jul 2009 96,293 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corosion to o/s/f caliper metal pipe

corosion to rear discs

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge cuts in rear tyres cords not showing

parking light on

rear number plate starting to stain

rear seat belts partialy tested buckles tucked away

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 14 Oct 2008 93,280 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

offside front inner wing starting to corrode

oil leak

sill covers fitted

slight play in front wheel bearings

steering rack mounting bushes slightly worn

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2007 88,190 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 88,190 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 82,750 miles

rear seats removed

sill covers fitted

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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D87 TLJ 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 81.8%.

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 D87 TLJ, 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 D87 TLJ registered?

D87 TLJ is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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