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R117 GGO

1998 Aston Martin DB7

White Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,124 mi
Last recorded51,124 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Aston Martin DB751,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 GGO
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 51,124 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front subframe bush not fully located.no excessive movement and not likey to become detached at time of test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 51,120 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front subframe bush not fully located.no excessive movement and not likey to become detached at time of test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 48,510 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 46,583 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 44,387 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 41,546 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 41,542 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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R117 GGO is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7 in White with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R117 GGO, 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 R117 GGO registered?

R117 GGO is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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