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J7 BSU

1997 Aston Martin DB7

Red Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,086 mi
Last recorded11,086 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Aston Martin DB757,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 BSU
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2025 11,086 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 10,583 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 10,282 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 9,181 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 8,370 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 8,052 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 7,613 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 7,552 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 7,531 miles

all wheels marked

Pass 12 Nov 2013 7,484 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 7,462 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 7,439 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 7,397 miles

all wheels marked

Pass 3 Nov 2009 7,217 miles

all wheels been curbed

Pass 28 Oct 2008 7,138 miles

wheels been kerbed

Pass 30 Oct 2007 6,950 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 6,683 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 6,250 miles

o/s/f and both n/side wheels marked

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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J7 BSU is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7 in Red with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J7 BSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J7 BSU registered?

J7 BSU is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 15 January 1997.

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The MOT history for J7 BSU shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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