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J77 AMV

1997 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

80,081 mi
Last recorded80,081 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Aston Martin DB757,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ77 AMV
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 80,081 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 79,395 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 79,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 78,876 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 78,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 77,960 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 77,114 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 75,111 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 72,682 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 71,383 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 68,757 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 66,642 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 63,889 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 61,456 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 60,323 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 60,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 55,440 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 48,217 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 48,217 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2005 40,628 miles

4 hub caps fitted o/s/rear wheel buckled †4 hubs fitted front tyres req soon o/s/rear wheel buckled † † †

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 40,628 miles

4 hub caps fitted o/s/rear wheel buckled †4 hubs fitted front tyres req soon o/s/rear wheel buckled † † †

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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J77 AMV is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7 in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 J77 AMV, 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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J77 AMV is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 4 March 1997.

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