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N16 STN

1998 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

52,397 mi
Last recorded52,397 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Aston Martin DB751,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN16 STN
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 52,397 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 49,674 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 48,308 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 48,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2022 46,912 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

power steering rack damp

Pass 10 Aug 2021 45,772 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 44,904 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 43,094 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from front of vehicle and around power steering rack area but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 41,869 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 40,826 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 40,191 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 39,103 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 37,999 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 36,049 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 35,812 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 35,812 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 34,647 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

pad light on

Pass 1 Jul 2011 34,647 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

pad light on

Pass 28 Apr 2010 33,505 miles

wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2009 32,620 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 32,620 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 31,738 miles

fronts tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Aug 2007 31,538 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2006 29,679 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 29,678 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2006

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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N16 STN is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7 in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N16 STN, 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 N16 STN registered?

N16 STN is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 6 January 1998.

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