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R714 UBL

1998 Aston Martin DB7

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

72,518 mi
Last recorded72,518 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Aston Martin DB751,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR714 UBL
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 72,518 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 May 2023 71,763 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded in spots (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded, Flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded, Flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 68,710 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 61,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 61,233 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 59,331 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 58,802 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 57,918 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 56,451 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 56,450 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 55,065 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 54,414 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 53,228 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 51,475 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 48,865 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 46,078 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 43,351 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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R714 UBL is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7 in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R714 UBL, 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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R714 UBL is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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