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22 PXR

1997 Aston Martin DB7

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,195 mi
Last recorded41,195 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Aston Martin DB757,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration22 PXR
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 41,195 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 40,313 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 39,430 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 38,023 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 36,838 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 34,721 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 33,785 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2016 32,322 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Dec 2016 32,322 miles

Ball joint has excessive play ball joint was insecure , retightened bolts using Loctite (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2015 30,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 28,752 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 28,745 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 26,214 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 23,863 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front tyre badly worn inner edge

Fail 7 Dec 2012 23,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front tyre badly worn inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2011 20,651 miles

Both front and rear registration plate lettering slightly englarged

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 20,651 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 11,467 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGES

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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22 PXR is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7 in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Aston Martin DB7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 57,448 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 22 PXR, 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 29 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 22 PXR registered?

22 PXR is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is 22 PXR safe to buy?

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