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D87 MMM

1997 Aston Martin DB7

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,794 mi
Last recorded66,794 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Aston Martin DB757,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD87 MMM
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 66,794 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 66,494 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 66,167 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 65,864 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 65,384 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 65,094 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 64,579 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 64,031 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 63,026 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 61,773 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 59,663 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 57,065 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 54,905 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 54,872 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 54,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all tyres worn low

plastic sills fitted

rear axle leaking oil

slight play in offside rear hub

offside rear tyre split on inner sidewall

Fail 4 Oct 2012 54,621 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyres worn on edges

front and rear brake discs corroded on braking surface

plastic sills fitted not allowing full inspection

rear axle leaking oil

slight play in offside rear hub

Pass 11 Apr 2011 53,690 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 51,279 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 49,070 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 49,066 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 46,227 miles

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

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

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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D87 MMM is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7 in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D87 MMM, 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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D87 MMM is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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