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R874 KGG

1998 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

92,523 mi
Last recorded92,523 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Aston Martin DB751,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR874 KGG
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 92,523 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 27 Nov 2025 92,516 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 92,422 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 92,226 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 92,222 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 91,966 miles

@ 17% the handbrake has just made its efficiency

Surface corrosion evident all under body, all brakes, all steering & all suspension parts

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 91,811 miles

Off side front anti roll bar link lower bush deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2020 91,662 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 91,281 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 91,052 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 90,650 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 89,667 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 88,452 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 87,081 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 85,416 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 84,006 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 81,573 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 79,539 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 77,503 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 75,424 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 72,147 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 68,901 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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R874 KGG is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7 in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R874 KGG, 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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R874 KGG is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 18 May 1998.

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