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R408 JBJ

1998 Aston Martin DB7

Silver Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

46,762 mi
Last recorded46,762 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Aston Martin DB751,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR408 JBJ
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 46,762 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 46,292 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 46,045 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 45,865 miles

Nearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 45,541 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 44,958 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 43,011 miles

OSF tyre bald inner edge.

Fail 12 Feb 2013 43,011 miles

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

OSR tyre has three screws/nails in it.

Pass 3 Feb 2012 40,598 miles

N/S/F tyre is worn on inner edge. Close to cords.

Pass 31 Jan 2011 38,317 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 38,317 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 35,091 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 32,061 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 30,301 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 28,763 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 26,746 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 May 2006 26,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

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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R408 JBJ is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7 in Silver 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 R408 JBJ, 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 R408 JBJ registered?

R408 JBJ is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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