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J7 DBV

1998 Aston Martin DB7

Silver Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

66,472 mi
Last recorded66,472 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Aston Martin DB751,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 DBV
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 66,472 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 66,471 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 66,318 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 64,309 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 62,571 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 62,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 61,428 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 59,593 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 57,825 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 57,090 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 57,090 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 May 2008 53,092 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 53,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2007 50,305 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 46,135 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 46,107 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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J7 DBV is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7 in Silver with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 J7 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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J7 DBV is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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