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D7 RNK

1997 Aston Martin DB7

Silver Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

83,764 mi
Last recorded83,764 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Aston Martin DB757,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD7 RNK
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 83,764 miles

Central Rear slight oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2024 82,572 miles

Central Rear sight oil leak

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 81,123 miles

Central Rear oil leak, but not excessive

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 80,036 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive

Pass 14 Jul 2021 78,102 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 74,490 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 73,871 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 72,975 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 70,873 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 66,133 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 65,074 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 65,074 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 62,098 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 59,782 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 56,884 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 55,478 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 52,459 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 50,030 miles

o/s/f shocker top bush starting to perish

play in n/s/f and o/s/f wheel bearings

Fail 4 Feb 2010 50,029 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f shocker top bush starting to perish

play in n/s/f and o/s/f wheel bearings

Pass 8 Sep 2008 48,252 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 46,657 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 15 Sep 2006 41,741 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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D7 RNK is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7 in Silver with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 D7 RNK, 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 D7 RNK registered?

D7 RNK is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 25 September 1997.

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