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R253 XWR

1998 Aston Martin DB7

Red Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

49,811 mi
Last recorded49,811 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Aston Martin DB751,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR253 XWR
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 49,811 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 49,771 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 49,459 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 49,449 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40zr18 pir. pzero rosso (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2021 48,423 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 46,770 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both upper bushes worn slightly (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 46,770 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both upper bushes worn slightly (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 46,579 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 46,566 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 43,416 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 43,406 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 42,940 miles

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

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

all underbody showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2014 42,646 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 41,466 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 40,017 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 38,954 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 38,021 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 38,021 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 35,453 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 33,628 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 32,592 miles

front tyres wearing on inside and out

o/side rear tyre getting low

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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R253 XWR is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7 in Red with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R253 XWR, 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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What year was R253 XWR registered?

R253 XWR is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 23 February 1998.

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