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E17 DBS

1997 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

72,138 mi
Last recorded72,138 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Aston Martin DB757,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE17 DBS
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 72,138 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 72,097 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 71,950 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 71,911 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 71,863 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 71,785 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 71,533 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 71,418 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 70,913 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 70,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 70,447 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 70,184 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 70,142 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 68,998 miles

Oil leak

rear discs and pads worn

Pass 9 Jan 2012 66,085 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 58,423 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 58,423 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 50,898 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 50,898 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 47,947 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 47,947 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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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E17 DBS is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7 in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 E17 DBS, 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 E17 DBS registered?

E17 DBS is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 14 January 1997.

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