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R485 XKR

1998 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

42,538 mi
Last recorded42,538 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Aston Martin DB751,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR485 XKR
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 42,538 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 42,067 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 41,294 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 40,179 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 39,179 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 37,263 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 37,043 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 35,845 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 33,883 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 32,239 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 31,910 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 31,346 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 31,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 25 May 2012 30,858 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 30,858 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 13 May 2011 30,308 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 2 Jun 2010 29,643 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 26 May 2009 29,026 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 14 May 2008 28,328 miles

slight play lift in both rear wheels

slight wear offside front inner tyre edge.

Pass 24 May 2007 27,138 miles

Steering column heat shield very close to exhaust manifold.

Pass 18 May 2006 25,512 miles

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

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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R485 XKR 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 R485 XKR, 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 R485 XKR registered?

R485 XKR is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R485 XKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R485 XKR shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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