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K9 RLV

1998 Aston Martin DB7

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

96,019 mi
Last recorded96,019 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Aston Martin DB751,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 RLV
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 96,019 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 95,418 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear slight play in rear suspension

Pass 18 Dec 2023 94,406 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 94,345 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp beam image/intensity poor

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 93,124 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil rear (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside headlamp light intensity poor

Pass 13 Nov 2021 90,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 88,671 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 85,978 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 82,708 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 79,266 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 75,903 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Aug 2015 70,334 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 65,725 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 62,475 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 56,677 miles

slight play in offside & nearside front hub bearings

slight play in offside & nearside rear suspension

Pass 6 Oct 2011 52,528 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 44,279 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 34,975 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 27,301 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 24,975 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 24,324 miles

engine oil level low

small dent pass door

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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K9 RLV is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7 in Blue 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 K9 RLV, 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 K9 RLV registered?

K9 RLV is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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