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7 RDB

1997 Aston Martin DB7

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

31,011 mi
Last recorded31,011 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Aston Martin DB757,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 RDB
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 31,011 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 30,837 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 30,629 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 30,294 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 29,999 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 29,797 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 29,535 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 29,224 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 28,564 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 28,091 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 27,853 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 27,357 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 26,943 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 26,585 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 26,141 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 25,358 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 24,778 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 24,777 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre has cut in it

Pass 18 Jun 2007 23,971 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 22,930 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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7 RDB is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7 in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 7 RDB, 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 7 RDB registered?

7 RDB is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is 7 RDB safe to buy?

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