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JAS 179

1997 Aston Martin DB7

Black Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

17,973 mi
Last recorded17,973 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Aston Martin DB757,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAS 179
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 17,973 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 17,861 miles

engine management light on

Fail 17 May 2016 17,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light on

Pass 7 Jul 2014 17,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 17,766 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 17,742 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 17,701 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 17,569 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2005 17,519 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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JAS 179 is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7 in Black with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 JAS 179, 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 JAS 179 registered?

JAS 179 is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 13 May 1997.

Is JAS 179 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAS 179 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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