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J500 AAJ

1998 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

53,442 mi
Last recorded53,442 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Aston Martin DB751,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 AAJ
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 53,442 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 52,162 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 50,928 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 49,342 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal cracking/perishing

Fail 7 Dec 2022 49,342 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal cracking/perishing

Pass 8 Dec 2021 47,318 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal worn

Pass 30 Dec 2020 46,219 miles

Nearside Front tyre age cracked edge worn wheel rim scuffed

Offside Front tyre age cracked edge worn

auxilary belt deteriorating

fuel cap seal slightly perished

oil leak from engine aerea

Pass 19 Aug 2019 45,571 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 44,438 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 42,810 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 42,810 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 38,868 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 37,207 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 35,571 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 34,288 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 32,224 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 32,123 miles

Front tyre's wearing on edge's

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 31,232 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 2 Nov 2009 30,046 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 30,045 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 29,290 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 28,260 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 26,873 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 25,561 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 25,561 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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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J500 AAJ is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7 in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 J500 AAJ, 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 J500 AAJ registered?

J500 AAJ is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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