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R455 FGP

1998 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

58,236 mi
Last recorded58,236 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Aston Martin DB751,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR455 FGP
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 58,236 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 58,236 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 57,843 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 56,817 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 56,277 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 55,020 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 54,971 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 54,093 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 53,342 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 52,606 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 51,741 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 51,006 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 50,299 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 50,278 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 49,023 miles

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 47,431 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 47,429 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 45,540 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 43,693 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 40,595 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 38,084 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 34,880 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 32,356 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 29,316 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 27,251 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 27,251 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R455 FGP is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7 in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 R455 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 R455 FGP registered?

R455 FGP is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R455 FGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R455 FGP shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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