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R777 WAM

1998 Aston Martin DB7

Bronze Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,435 mi
Last recorded143,435 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Aston Martin DB751,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR777 WAM
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 143,435 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 140,981 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in all anti roll-bar link arms

Pass 6 Apr 2018 138,174 miles

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

SLIGHT PLAY REAR SUSPENTION

Pass 17 Mar 2015 134,182 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 131,099 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 131,099 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 127,592 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 123,622 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 121,531 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2009 120,924 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 120,184 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 120,180 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 119,048 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 118,209 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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R777 WAM is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7 in Bronze with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R777 WAM, 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 R777 WAM registered?

R777 WAM is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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