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J20 GTA

1997 Aston Martin DB7

Silver Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

90,978 mi
Last recorded90,978 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Aston Martin DB757,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 GTA
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 90,978 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (trailing) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (trailing) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 90,655 miles

(offside and nearside steering rack bushes are showing slight signs of wear)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (wishbone/coil spring retainer) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (wishbone) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (trailing arm) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (wishbone/coil spring retainer) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (wishbone) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (trailing arm) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 90,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (front floor area) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 90,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 90,540 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 90,284 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 89,917 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 89,830 miles

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All ()

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Differential leak.

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

Rear sills Corroded

Suspension,Chassis,Body Corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2016 89,467 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear inner arches have slight corrosion as do sills

suspension corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2015 87,687 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 86,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 86,960 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 85,090 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 84,000 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

N/S lower edge of windscreen cracked

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 84,000 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

N/S lower edge of windscreen cracked

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 78,405 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 76,593 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 75,726 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 74,578 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2007 71,063 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 65,644 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 48,360 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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J20 GTA is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7 in Silver with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 J20 GTA, 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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J20 GTA is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 8 October 1997.

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