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R796 BVG

1998 Aston Martin DB7

Silver Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,569 mi
Last recorded91,569 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Aston Martin DB751,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR796 BVG
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 91,569 miles

General underside surface corrosion

Nearside Front Shock absorber mounting bush perished

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Feb 2025 89,436 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 89,431 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 89,398 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 89,351 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all suspension components very corroded and rusty

Pass 25 Nov 2022 88,430 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear no reverse lamps

Pass 18 Dec 2021 88,333 miles

Covers under vehicle and over outer body sills obscuring inspection.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 88,333 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers under vehicle and over outer body sills obscuring inspection.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 88,319 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 88,312 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 88,282 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 88,266 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 88,169 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 88,148 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

plastic covers over outer sills

plastic covers under vehicle

Pass 29 Jan 2016 88,099 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

plastic covers over outer sills

plastic covers under vehicle

Fail 27 Jan 2016 88,099 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

plastic covers over outer sills

plastic covers under vehicle

Pass 12 Feb 2015 88,051 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers over sills

Pass 20 Mar 2014 87,635 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 86,908 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 86,908 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 86,908 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

both rear trailing arm bushes insecure in arm but no excessive movement

brake discs need service/rusty

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s door mirror glass insecure

underside rusty/weak in places

Pass 20 Jan 2012 86,748 miles

Underside of car rusty and corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2011 86,542 miles

Exhaust rusty in place's.

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Jan 2011 86,542 miles

Nearside Front Lower brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Exhaust rusty in place's.

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 82,832 miles

body getting rusty in places

shocks/springs etc getting corroded/worn

sill trims/undertrays restricting inspection

Pass 13 Jan 2009 81,704 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine bay and under trays restricting inspection

n/s inner wing and sills showing signs of slight corrsion

rear axle tie-bar arms rusty

slight play both front wheel bearings

Fail 13 Jan 2009 81,704 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine bay and under trays restricting inspection

rear axle tie-bar arms rusty

Pass 4 Feb 2008 81,048 miles

fron road springs corroded/getting weak.

sill covers restricting inspection.

slight oil leak.

suspension and underside rusty.

suspension bushes cracked.

Pass 27 Feb 2007 80,164 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 78,512 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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R796 BVG is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7 in Silver with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R796 BVG, 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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R796 BVG is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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