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ODD 128

1998 Aston Martin DB7

Black Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

75,027 mi
Last recorded75,027 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Aston Martin DB751,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODD 128
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2025 75,027 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 75,027 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 75,026 miles

Outer slight play in both rear driveshaft universal joints

both front upper suspension arm rubber bump stops are fouling the front shock absorbers

Pass 26 Apr 2019 73,548 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 73,105 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 73,105 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 72,641 miles

All four tyres Perished

Fail 5 Aug 2016 72,641 miles

All four tyres Perished

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 72,091 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 71,658 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 70,972 miles

lambda readings on both exhausts drifted in and out of pass condition

Pass 5 Aug 2011 68,542 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 68,536 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 67,487 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly perished.

Small chips in windscreen

Fail 28 Jun 2010 67,471 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 66,968 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 66,965 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 64,393 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 64,333 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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ODD 128 is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7 in Black with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 ODD 128, 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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ODD 128 is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 17 September 1998.

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