MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,467 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Upper wishbone bushes perrished
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper wishbone bushes perrished
Offside Front seat belt catch cover broken
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
engine oil leak
noisy front suspension o/s and n/s/f
rear diff leaking
water pump leaking coolent
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition downpipe/exhaust (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Upper wishbone bushes perrished
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper wishbone bushes perrished
Offside Front seat belt catch cover broken
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
engine oil leak
noisy front suspension o/s and n/s/f
rear diff leaking
water pump leaking coolent
How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB7?
Based on 55,755 MOT tests across 3,227 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R849 XBT is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7 in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 R849 XBT, 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 R849 XBT registered?
R849 XBT is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 9 February 1998.
Is R849 XBT safe to buy?
The MOT history for R849 XBT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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