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R673 VWO

1998 Aston Martin DB7

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

48,085 mi
Last recorded48,085 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Aston Martin DB751,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR673 VWO
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 48,085 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 47,935 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 47,563 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 47,075 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 46,494 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 46,492 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Nov 2015 46,491 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 46,487 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 46,228 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 45,700 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 44,368 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 43,388 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 41,618 miles

slight oil leak at o/s/r diff seal

slight play at steering u/j

Pass 3 Nov 2008 40,578 miles

slight play steering uj

Pass 14 Nov 2007 39,642 miles

slight movement steering uj

Fail 14 Nov 2007 39,641 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

slight movement steering uj

Pass 6 Nov 2006 38,306 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 36,611 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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R673 VWO is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7 in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 R673 VWO, 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 R673 VWO registered?

R673 VWO is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R673 VWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R673 VWO shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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