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R28 PWO

1998 Aston Martin DB7

Red Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

33,451 mi
Last recorded33,451 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Aston Martin DB751,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 PWO
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 33,451 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 33,378 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 33,366 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 33,366 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 33,340 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 33,304 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 33,207 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 32,958 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 32,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 32,699 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 32,283 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 31,960 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2009 31,383 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 30,369 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 30,351 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres and off side front tyre are perished on outer tread area

Pass 26 Apr 2007 28,586 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 26,016 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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R28 PWO is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7 in Red with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R28 PWO, 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 R28 PWO registered?

R28 PWO is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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