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AMZ 9299

1997 Aston Martin DB7

Maroon Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

74,055 mi
Last recorded74,055 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Aston Martin DB757,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMZ 9299
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 74,055 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 74,052 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 73,306 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 72,500 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 72,092 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 71,333 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 70,906 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 70,671 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 70,322 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack bushes slightly worn

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 70,082 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 69,611 miles

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

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

number plate digits 3D type.

Pass 7 Sep 2015 68,684 miles

Fuel filler cap seal slightly perished

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 67,430 miles

Both front tyres have small splits around the tread grooves.

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 65,473 miles

Both front tyres showing signs of seperation in tread grooves

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front and rear number plate characters of a 3D effect

Pass 21 Sep 2012 64,152 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 62,904 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 61,173 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 61,163 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 59,083 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 52,387 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 50,145 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 45,255 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 40,279 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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AMZ 9299 is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7 in Maroon with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 AMZ 9299, 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 AMZ 9299 registered?

AMZ 9299 is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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