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G16 GTS

1997 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

44,930 mi
Last recorded44,930 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Aston Martin DB757,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 GTS
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 44,930 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 44,491 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 44,171 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 43,401 miles

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 43,401 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 42,874 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 42,478 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 39,254 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 39,151 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 38,175 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 36,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 36,132 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 34,632 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 33,205 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 30,842 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 29,285 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 27,420 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 25,934 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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G16 GTS is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7 in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 G16 GTS, 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 G16 GTS registered?

G16 GTS is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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