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H5 OSE

1997 Aston Martin DB7

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,639 mi
Last recorded68,639 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Aston Martin DB757,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 OSE
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 68,639 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 68,034 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 67,284 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 67,284 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 66,742 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 66,511 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 66,414 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 66,341 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 65,731 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 65,716 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 65,136 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 64,826 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 64,229 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2012 63,737 miles

Aftermarket HID's fitted - Will fail next year.

Fail 30 May 2012 63,737 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Aftermarket HID's fitted - Will fail next year.

Pass 18 May 2011 62,720 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 61,247 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 61,101 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 60,502 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 56,710 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 49,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 May 2005 49,201 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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H5 OSE is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7 in Blue 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 H5 OSE, 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 H5 OSE registered?

H5 OSE is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 27 January 1997.

Is H5 OSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H5 OSE 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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