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E19 AML

1997 Aston Martin DB7

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

79,392 mi
Last recorded79,392 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Aston Martin DB757,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE19 AML
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 79,392 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 76,613 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 74,341 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 73,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 73,431 miles

Slight exhaust blow at flanges

Various oil leaks

various corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 19 Jun 2018 73,423 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Suspension hub, lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust slightly blowing at flanges

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Suspension hub, lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various slight corrosion underneath vehicle

Various slight oil leaks

Pass 3 Jul 2017 73,013 miles

brake pipes coated with grease

coolant leak

vehicle undersealed

Fail 30 Jun 2017 73,013 miles

Brake performance not tested brakes could not be tested as may damage vehicle further (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

brake pipes coated with grease

coolant leak

vehicle undersealed

Pass 4 Jul 2016 71,788 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 70,366 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 70,366 miles

Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 68,688 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 68,135 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 68,132 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 67,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake warning light on

light rust on osf inner wing

Pass 8 Apr 2011 66,195 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 65,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 64,814 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 64,813 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 62,569 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 62,308 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 59,203 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 59,203 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 54,152 miles

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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E19 AML is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7 in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 E19 AML, 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 E19 AML registered?

E19 AML is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 10 September 1997.

Is E19 AML safe to buy?

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