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R422 FGP

1998 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

24,604 mi
Last recorded24,604 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Aston Martin DB751,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR422 FGP
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 24,604 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres on front and rear axles/all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 23,236 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres on front and rear axles/all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 22,367 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres on front and rear axles/all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 21,873 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 21,477 miles

All 4 tyres cracking

Fail 20 Aug 2021 21,424 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 21,104 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 20,955 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Slight movement in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 26 Feb 2018 20,943 miles

Slight play/movement in steering rack mounting bushes

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 20,943 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and offside (8.2.2)

Slight play/movement in steering rack mounting bushes

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 20,854 miles

steering rack bushes worn an d allowing some side movement

wipers smear slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2016 20,842 miles

steering rack mounting bushes worn allowing slight movement in rack

Pass 25 Feb 2015 20,784 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 20,686 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 20,050 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 19,450 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 18,637 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 17,854 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 16,954 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 16,179 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 16,172 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 15,567 miles

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

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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R422 FGP is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7 in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 R422 FGP, 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 R422 FGP registered?

R422 FGP is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R422 FGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R422 FGP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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