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S12 ARB

1999 Aston Martin DB7

Silver Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

7,501 mi
Last recorded7,501 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Aston Martin DB747,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 ARB
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 7,501 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 7,501 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2025 7,408 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 7,300 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 7,300 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 7,274 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 7,273 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bush deteriorated

Offside Rear Suspension bush deteriorated

Rear Coil spring corroded All rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under body corrosion

Fail 9 Dec 2020 7,273 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bush deteriorated

Offside Rear Suspension bush deteriorated

Rear Coil spring corroded All rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under body corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2009 7,263 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 20 Nov 2008 7,057 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 7 Nov 2008 7,057 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Apr 2007 6,379 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 5,824 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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S12 ARB is a 1999 Aston Martin DB7 in Silver with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1999 Aston Martin DB7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 47,520 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 S12 ARB, 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 27 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 S12 ARB registered?

S12 ARB is a 1999 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S12 ARB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S12 ARB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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