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R784 ADP

1998 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

103,536 mi
Last recorded103,536 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Aston Martin DB751,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR784 ADP
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 103,536 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 102,466 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 101,853 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play All 4 wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 101,680 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 101,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 101,489 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn Handbrake reserve travel (1.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing has slight corrosion but is not holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres front especially bad (5.2.3 (d) (i))

all suspension components have surface rust and pealing paint

Fail 20 Aug 2018 101,384 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault N/s wheel sensor fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Brake lever pivots slightly worn Handbrake reserve travel (1.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing has slight corrosion but is not holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres front especially bad (5.2.3 (d) (i))

all suspension components have surface rust and pealing paint

Pass 5 Aug 2016 101,024 miles

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 6 Jul 2016 100,628 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended bush starting to split (2.4.F.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all springs and suspension arms (6.1.A.1)

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

steering rack bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Aug 2015 100,051 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering rack mounting bushes starting to deteriorate

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2015 100,051 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering rack mounting bushes starting to deteriorate

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2014 98,413 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 98,413 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 96,465 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 96,465 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 94,890 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre 2mm within centre three quarters tread. bald on inner edge

offside front tyre low on outer edge not within centre three quarters tread

slight play in both front wheel bearings

some perishing to outer edge of both rear tyres

some perishing to outer edge of nearside front tyre

Fail 10 Nov 2011 94,880 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre 2mm within centre three quarters tread. bald on inner edge

offside front tyre low on outer edge not within centre three quarters tread

slight play in both front wheel bearings

some perishing to outer edge of both rear tyres

some perishing to outer edge of nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Nov 2010 94,037 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 91,387 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 84,334 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 84,106 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 78,833 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil on minimum level. slight corrosion near o/s/r suspension mounting. rear tyres approaching wear bars.

Pass 13 Mar 2006 67,388 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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R784 ADP is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7 in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R784 ADP, 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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R784 ADP is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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