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R809 WWO

1998 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,388 mi
Last recorded97,388 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Aston Martin DB751,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR809 WWO
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 97,388 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 97,367 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2025 96,245 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 95,022 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 94,976 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 94,598 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 94,592 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 94,453 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 94,445 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 93,407 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 91,547 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 90,160 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 88,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion in offside front wheel rim

corrosion to various components underside

nearside rear exhaust clamp broken

nearside washer partially blocked

rear brakes noisy when applied

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link top

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar link top

slight play in nearside rear outer drive shaft u/j

slight play in offside rear outer drive shaft u/j

Fail 5 Feb 2014 88,722 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion in offside front wheel rim

corrosion to various components underside

nearside rear exhaust clamp broken

nearside washer partially blocked

rear brakes noisy when applied

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link top

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar link top

slight play in nearside rear outer drive shaft u/j

slight play in offside rear outer drive shaft u/j

Pass 7 Mar 2013 86,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges of tread

offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 5 Mar 2012 84,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges of tread pattern

offside rear drive shaft has slight play in the universal joint

Fail 29 Feb 2012 84,095 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges of tread pattern

offside rear drive shaft has slight play in the universal joint

Pass 25 Jan 2011 81,715 miles

STRONGLY ADVISE offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread pattern

engine has oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2010 78,775 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2009 74,709 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 74,709 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 70,551 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 70,550 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 66,631 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 61,938 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 18 Jan 2006 61,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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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R809 WWO is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7 in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R809 WWO, 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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R809 WWO is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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