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J4 RGP

1999 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,194 mi
Last recorded103,194 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Aston Martin DB747,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 RGP
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 103,194 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded all 4 rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 101,960 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 101,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill by trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill by trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 100,000 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both shock misting (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear differential oil leak

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2022 98,337 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 96,595 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 94,744 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion started on under body components

Pass 25 Feb 2020 93,111 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive area of cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear road springs corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2018 91,236 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 91,236 miles

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 27 Jul 2017 89,711 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 27 Jul 2017 89,711 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 27 Jun 2016 87,890 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 87,888 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 86,329 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 May 2014 84,748 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 82,270 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 80,145 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 80,144 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 77,496 miles

Front n/s and o/s shockabsorber top bushes in poor condition

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

innerfaces of front brake discs becoming corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2009 75,054 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 73,289 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 73,288 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 71,066 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 70,931 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 69,362 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

offside handbrake performance on low side †chassis damage at nearside rear †corrosion at front floor both sides

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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J4 RGP is a 1999 Aston Martin DB7 in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1999 Aston Martin DB7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 47,520 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 J4 RGP, 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 27 years old, this Aston Martin DB7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J4 RGP is a 1999 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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