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A1 MLS

1997 Aston Martin DB7

Silver Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

69,607 mi
Last recorded69,607 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Aston Martin DB757,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 MLS
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 69,607 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 67,248 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 64,439 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2023 60,880 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 60,876 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 57,278 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 55,345 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 53,170 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 51,581 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 48,864 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 47,082 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 43,154 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 40,799 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 39,457 miles

slight movement in both streering rack mounting bushers

Pass 30 Mar 2012 38,609 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 35,378 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 33,527 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 31,608 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 29,380 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 29,110 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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A1 MLS is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7 in Silver 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 A1 MLS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A1 MLS registered?

A1 MLS is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 7 November 1997.

Is A1 MLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 MLS shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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