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G7 DBS

1997 Aston Martin DB7

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,127 mi
Last recorded35,127 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Aston Martin DB757,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 DBS
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 35,127 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 35,119 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 35,114 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 35,114 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front 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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 34,997 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 34,796 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 34,551 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 34,034 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 33,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 33,234 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 33,010 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 33,008 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 17 Sep 2014 32,628 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 31,605 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 31,602 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 30,425 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 27,765 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 26,108 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 23,595 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 21,015 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 20,964 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 19,520 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 18,995 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 17,835 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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G7 DBS 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 83.3%.

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 G7 DBS, 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 G7 DBS registered?

G7 DBS is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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