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J44 JPC

1997 Aston Martin DB7

Silver Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

88,583 mi
Last recorded88,583 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Aston Martin DB757,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 JPC
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 88,583 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 88,006 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 87,535 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 87,168 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 May 2021 87,080 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 84,998 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 84,218 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 May 2018 84,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged contaminated with oil (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 82,597 miles

Nearside Mirror loose

Slight power steering fluid leek

Fail 28 Mar 2017 82,597 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose Unable to check for play due to being loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Mirror loose

Slight power steering fluid leek

Pass 3 Mar 2016 81,398 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 81,398 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 78,313 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 78,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 76,840 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 76,657 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 76,652 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 76,063 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 73,327 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 72,287 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 70,044 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 68,022 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 63,353 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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J44 JPC is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7 in Silver with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 J44 JPC, 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 J44 JPC registered?

J44 JPC is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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