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R299 TKR

1998 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

71,493 mi
Last recorded71,493 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Aston Martin DB751,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR299 TKR
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 71,493 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 71,448 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 70,590 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 70,264 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 69,020 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 67,885 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 67,064 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 64,984 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 63,367 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 62,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge and side walls perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 60,359 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 May 2014 58,641 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 54,990 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 52,827 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 50,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 48,578 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 48,572 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has excessive free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has excessive free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 44,882 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 40,228 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 35,982 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 33,296 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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R299 TKR is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7 in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 R299 TKR, 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 R299 TKR registered?

R299 TKR is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R299 TKR safe to buy?

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