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R470 FGP

1998 Aston Martin DB7

Silver Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,142 mi
Last recorded39,142 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Aston Martin DB751,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR470 FGP
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2025 39,142 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 38,923 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 38,825 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 38,571 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 38,488 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 38,347 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 37,834 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2009 37,793 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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R470 FGP is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7 in Silver with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R470 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 R470 FGP registered?

R470 FGP is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 18 May 1998.

Is R470 FGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R470 FGP shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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