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DJB 7V

1998 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

46,944 mi
Last recorded46,944 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Aston Martin DB751,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJB 7V
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 46,944 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 46,584 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 46,342 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 45,724 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 44,945 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 44,945 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 44,521 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive rubber hose to filter pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 44,521 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive rubber hose to filter pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 43,995 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 45,996 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2019 45,993 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 43,554 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 43,259 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 43,245 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 42,619 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 41,765 miles

both rear tyres worn off on inner edges of tread

Pass 3 Sep 2013 40,407 miles

both rear tyres worn off on inner edges of tread

Pass 7 Apr 2012 37,979 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 35,893 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 34,009 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 31,012 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 24,918 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 20,203 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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DJB 7V is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7 in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DJB 7V, 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 DJB 7V registered?

DJB 7V is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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