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F10 AST

1997 Aston Martin DB7

Blue Petrol 3293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,457 mi
Last recorded63,457 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Aston Martin DB757,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF10 AST
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,293cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 63,457 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 62,769 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 62,346 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 61,967 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 61,947 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2021 61,848 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 61,799 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 20 Aug 2020 61,590 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 60,879 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 60,772 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 57,800 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 55,116 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 51,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 51,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 49,652 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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F10 AST is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7 in Blue with a 3,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 F10 AST, 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 F10 AST registered?

F10 AST is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is F10 AST safe to buy?

The MOT history for F10 AST shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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