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E5 DBV

1998 Aston Martin DB7

Silver Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

28,782 mi
Last recorded28,782 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Aston Martin DB751,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 DBV
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 28,782 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 28,659 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 28,651 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 28,470 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 28,371 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 28,311 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 27,800 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 27,271 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 27,271 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 27,055 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 26,818 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 26,713 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 26,469 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 25,471 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 24,579 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 24,160 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 23,544 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 22,926 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 21,275 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)

slight seepage on steering rack boots

Pass 12 Mar 2007 18,597 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 16,166 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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E5 DBV is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7 in Silver 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 E5 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 E5 DBV registered?

E5 DBV is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is E5 DBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 DBV 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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