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A21 RSO

1997 Aston Martin DB7

Red Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

99,820 mi
Last recorded99,820 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Aston Martin DB757,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 RSO
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 99,820 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 99,721 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 99,256 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded as marked ()

underside starting to corrode in places

Pass 25 Oct 2022 99,246 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 99,234 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 99,175 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 99,050 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 99,010 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Slight blow from exhaust joints rear

Pass 5 Jan 2018 98,604 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

dampness o/s front brake hose

Pass 13 Jan 2017 98,569 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 98,416 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 96,806 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2014 96,518 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 95,125 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 92,747 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 90,131 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 88,643 miles

Both rear brake discs are showing signs of pitting and corrosion.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F wiper blade has slight tear in it.

O/S/R brake pads are showing signs of wear.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 86,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 83,680 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 83,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 75,638 miles

Corrosion to offside rear wheel

Damage to all wheel rims.( Inside and outer rims )

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front crossmember "V" mounting rubbers appear perrished and possibly delaminating

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear radius arm bushes delaminatig and in poor condition

Fail 8 Sep 2006 63,511 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 63,511 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 59,591 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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A21 RSO is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7 in Red with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 A21 RSO, 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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A21 RSO is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 13 December 1997.

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