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R128 EOR

1998 Aston Martin DB7

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

15,416 mi
Last recorded15,416 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Aston Martin DB751,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR128 EOR
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 15,416 miles

Nearside Front door handle mechanism worn but still operational

Pass 4 Dec 2024 15,360 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 15,245 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 15,241 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 15,108 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 15,034 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 14,975 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 14,857 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 14,819 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 14,768 miles

red surface rust attacking components underside

Pass 14 Dec 2016 14,648 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 14,619 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

both sides rear lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

flat spot offside front tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2015 14,358 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 14,151 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 14,083 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 14,045 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 13,930 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 13,870 miles

All tyres have minor cracks in side walls and between treads, Not exposing cords so not a reason for rejection under VOSA guidelines.

Pass 18 Nov 2010 13,491 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 13,353 miles

1/NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD SLIGHTLY SPLIT 2/OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD SLIGHTLY SPLITTING 3/NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD SLIGHTLY SPLITTING 4/SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE REAR HUB ASSEMBLY 5/SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE REAR HUB ASSEMBLY.

Pass 26 Nov 2008 13,166 miles

offside & nearside front tyres worn to limit on inner edges

Pass 27 Nov 2007 12,788 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 12,690 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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R128 EOR is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7 in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R128 EOR, 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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R128 EOR is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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