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EJM 408

1997 Aston Martin DB7

Red Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,883 mi
Last recorded53,883 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Aston Martin DB757,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJM 408
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 53,883 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 53,662 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 53,488 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 53,347 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 53,005 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 52,692 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 50,753 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 50,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre worn

Pass 18 Apr 2018 50,272 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 49,587 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 47,752 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 46,500 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 43,879 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 42,178 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 40,657 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 37,429 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 35,475 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 32,000 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 28,749 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 28,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 25,671 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 20,374 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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EJM 408 is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7 in Red 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 EJM 408, 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 EJM 408 registered?

EJM 408 is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is EJM 408 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJM 408 shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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