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G3 GJO

1997 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,280 mi
Last recorded70,280 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Aston Martin DB757,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 GJO
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 70,280 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 69,872 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 69,057 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 68,557 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 68,043 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 67,632 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 67,632 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 67,483 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 66,699 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 66,691 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 65,965 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 65,965 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened cable broken (3.5.1b)

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

front pads getting low

Pass 15 Nov 2016 64,844 miles

steering rack bushes slight play

Pass 16 Nov 2015 63,781 miles

slight play in steering rack bushes

Fail 16 Nov 2015 63,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 18 Nov 2014 62,654 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 61,892 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 60,837 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 60,837 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Nov 2011 60,458 miles

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 22 Nov 2010 59,784 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 9 Oct 2009 58,053 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 58,047 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 57,136 miles

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Fail 18 Dec 2008 57,136 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 53,668 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 48,355 miles

rear tyres wearing on inside edge

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 16 Sep 2005 42,924 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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G3 GJO is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7 in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G3 GJO, 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 G3 GJO registered?

G3 GJO is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 18 March 1997.

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