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M1 VTG

1998 Aston Martin DB7

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,178 mi
Last recorded70,178 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Aston Martin DB751,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 VTG
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 70,178 miles

Offside Wheel bearing has slight play front and rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2026 70,178 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Wheel bearing has slight play front and rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 69,128 miles

Lower gear box bush worn

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

Pass 14 May 2024 67,450 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 67,022 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 66,581 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 66,579 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 64,088 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 64,059 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 63,772 miles

nearside washer jet poor

offside hand brake cable resting on exhaust

Pass 23 May 2016 62,773 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 62,580 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 60,985 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 57,403 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 52,620 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads close to limit

Pass 23 Sep 2010 52,579 miles

front tyres low on edgers

rear pads low

Pass 19 Nov 2008 50,407 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 7 Nov 2008 50,401 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Nov 2007 49,493 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 49,077 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 46,551 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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M1 VTG 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 85.7%.

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 M1 VTG, 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 M1 VTG registered?

M1 VTG is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for M1 VTG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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