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KDZ 929

1998 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

110,415 mi
Last recorded110,415 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Aston Martin DB751,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDZ 929
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc
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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 110,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

chassis has been repaired o/s/f n/s/f c ov ered in sealer

parking brake needs service/repair

Fail 7 Apr 2025 110,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

chassis has been repaired o/s/f n/s/f c ov ered in sealer

parking brake needs service/repair

Pass 11 Aug 2023 108,778 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 103,678 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 98,877 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 87,535 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 76,549 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 76,549 miles

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

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

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

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

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 28 Apr 2017 72,281 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 71,796 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall cut

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush all 4 rear shock absorbers lower bushes (2.7.4)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 71,796 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall cut

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage near rack (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush all 4 rear shock absorber lower bushes (2.7.4)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 64,218 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 64,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre slight damage to outer sidewall

oil leak

power steering rack wet with oil

rear chassis surface corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2015 63,420 miles

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

has slight sidewall damage to o/s/f/ tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2014 62,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

o/s/f tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 22 Jul 2013 61,681 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 61,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 59,840 miles

Cut in side wall of O/S/F tyre NOT to cords

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 59,840 miles

Cut in side wall of O/S/F tyre NOT to cords

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 58,258 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 58,258 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 56,664 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 55,219 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 53,064 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 53,058 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

advise strong play in nearside front wheel bearing requires attention

offside front coil spring corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2006 51,292 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 48,868 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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KDZ 929 is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7 in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1998 Aston Martin DB7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 51,292 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 KDZ 929, 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 28 years old, this Aston Martin DB7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KDZ 929 is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 10 September 1998.

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