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7 TSX

1997 Aston Martin DB7

Purple Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

53,995 mi
Last recorded53,995 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Aston Martin DB757,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 TSX
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 53,995 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 53,957 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 53,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 53,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 53,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 53,861 miles

Offside Front Tyre perished

Pass 14 Apr 2021 53,839 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is wearing on edges & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 53,789 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 53,746 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn on edges & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 53,516 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 53,294 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 53,272 miles

Offside Front tyre shows abnormal tyre wear to inner tread shoulder

Pass 26 Feb 2015 53,064 miles

offside & nearside front tyres show abnormal tyre wear to inner tread shoulders

Fail 25 Feb 2015 53,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside & nearside front tyres show abnormal tyre wear to inner tread shoulders

Pass 26 Feb 2014 52,962 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 52,736 miles

abnormal tyre wear inner tread shoulder at offside front tyre, and inner & outer shoulders at nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2012 51,961 miles

slight play front rear wheel bearings

Pass 29 Jan 2011 51,090 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 50,539 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 49,853 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 48,289 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 46,197 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 41,224 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 TSX is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7 in Purple with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 TSX, 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 TSX registered?

7 TSX is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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