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BXZ 383

1997 Aston Martin DB7

Yellow Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

54,533 mi
Last recorded54,533 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Aston Martin DB757,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBXZ 383
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 54,533 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 54,518 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 53,656 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 53,088 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 53,024 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inside edge

o/s/f tyre bald inside edge

Pass 16 Jul 2021 52,411 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 52,027 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 51,731 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 51,248 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 51,160 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 51,160 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 50,893 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 50,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 50,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 50,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 49,462 miles

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

some slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 15 Feb 2008 48,605 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 47,103 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 46,807 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BXZ 383 is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7 in Yellow with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BXZ 383, 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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BXZ 383 is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 27 May 1997.

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