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8609 ET

1999 Aston Martin DB7

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

45,991 mi
Last recorded45,991 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Aston Martin DB747,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8609 ET
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 45,991 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 45,849 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 45,273 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 45,157 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 44,898 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 44,620 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 43,168 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 41,909 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 39,222 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 39,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel weld breaking away (4.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2015 36,363 miles

Both front tyres inner treads worn with high and low points.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering rack mounting bushes have some movement/play.

Fail 14 Dec 2015 36,360 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres inner treads worn with high and low points.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering rack mounting bushes have some movement/play.

Pass 31 Oct 2014 31,983 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 28,650 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 22,238 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 21,171 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 20,835 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 18,961 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 18,961 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 17,017 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 14,863 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 12,131 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 12,131 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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8609 ET is a 1999 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 82.6%.

Across all 1999 Aston Martin DB7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 47,520 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 8609 ET, 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 27 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 8609 ET registered?

8609 ET is a 1999 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 5 January 1999.

Is 8609 ET safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8609 ET shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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