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6 JCW

1997 Aston Martin DB7

Silver Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

27,875 mi
Last recorded27,875 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Aston Martin DB757,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 JCW
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 27,875 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2025 27,850 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 27,805 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 27,546 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 27,546 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 27,056 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 26,739 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 26,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed at inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres bald inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2020 26,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres bald inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2019 26,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread, bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres bald inner edge

Pass 3 May 2016 25,833 miles

both front tyre worn on inner edges

nearside rear tyre low and worn on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2015 25,384 miles

Both front tyres are worn bald on inner edges

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 25,005 miles

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

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

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

offside handbrake effort low

Pass 9 May 2013 24,858 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside

nearside rear tyre worn on inside and low on tread

offside front tyre worn on inside

very slight play at both front wheel bearings

very slight play at both rear wheel bearings/driveshafts

Pass 21 May 2012 24,360 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyre worn bald on inner edge

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

Pass 25 May 2011 23,727 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 23,337 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2009 23,102 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 22,724 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 22,311 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 21,652 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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6 JCW is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7 in Silver with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 6 JCW, 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 6 JCW registered?

6 JCW is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 16 April 1997.

Is 6 JCW safe to buy?

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