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R55 AML

1998 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

40,654 mi
Last recorded40,654 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Aston Martin DB751,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 AML
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 40,654 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 37,503 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 37,278 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 37,243 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 37,212 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 36,952 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 36,507 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 36,253 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 34,709 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 34,639 miles

oil leak from rear differential

Pass 8 Jun 2016 34,065 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 34,600 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 33,438 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 32,435 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 31,007 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 30,500 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 30,065 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 27,862 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 27,862 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2009 25,810 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 24,624 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 22,926 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 22,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 19,272 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 19,267 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R55 AML is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7 in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R55 AML, 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 R55 AML registered?

R55 AML is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R55 AML safe to buy?

The MOT history for R55 AML shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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