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R61 TKR

1998 Aston Martin DB7

Silver Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

73,873 mi
Last recorded73,873 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Aston Martin DB751,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR61 TKR
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 73,873 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 73,864 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 73,483 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 73,281 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 72,371 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 71,067 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 70,725 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 69,808 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 69,118 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 68,080 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 67,748 miles

coil spring corroded both front coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

movement detected in mounting bushes for steering rack

Fail 9 Jan 2017 67,748 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on brake calliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on brake calliper (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded both front coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

movement detected in mounting bushes for steering rack

Pass 25 Jan 2016 65,595 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 63,631 miles

offside wiper arm worn where it fastens to blade

Fail 15 Jan 2015 63,631 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both rear exhaust back box clamps broken away (missing)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 61,841 miles

Nearside Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 59,383 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 59,355 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 58,202 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 56,900 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 54,366 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 53,850 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 53,850 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 52,190 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 50,121 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 46,866 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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R61 TKR is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7 in Silver with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

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 R61 TKR, 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 R61 TKR registered?

R61 TKR is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 18 February 1998.

Is R61 TKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R61 TKR shows 26 tests with a 88.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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