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D8 CGN

1999 Aston Martin DB7

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

61,167 mi
Last recorded61,167 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 Aston Martin DB747,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 CGN
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 61,167 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 61,156 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 61,054 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 60,811 miles

Nearside parking brake effort low

Pass 15 Jul 2020 60,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 59,872 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 59,872 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2017 58,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

parking brake at minimum efficiency

Pass 13 Jul 2016 58,098 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 58,092 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 56,709 miles

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 56,709 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 2 Jun 2014 55,484 miles

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

nearside front tyre wall cracking slightly

Pass 11 Jun 2013 53,497 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 53,497 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Both rear tyres have cracks in the tread

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 29 May 2012 52,575 miles

both rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 30 Jun 2011 50,038 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 47,277 miles

slight corrosion to rear brake discs.

slight oil leaks.

wheels scratched.

Pass 1 Jul 2009 45,273 miles

oil leak on rear diff

slight movement in steering rack mountings

Pass 20 Jun 2008 37,108 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 7 Jun 2007 30,652 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 29,974 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 25,561 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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D8 CGN is a 1999 Aston Martin DB7 in Blue with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1999 Aston Martin DB7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 47,520 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 D8 CGN, 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 27 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 D8 CGN registered?

D8 CGN is a 1999 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 16 November 1999.

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