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S171 XRJ

1998 Aston Martin DB7

Silver Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

63,498 mi
Last recorded63,498 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Aston Martin DB751,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS171 XRJ
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 63,498 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 63,490 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 63,490 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 63,466 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 63,349 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 63,011 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 62,353 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 60,954 miles

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

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

nearside front bottom suspension arm ball joint cover deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2019 59,607 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 57,837 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 56,588 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 56,579 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 55,839 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 55,830 miles

Nearside Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 54,899 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 51,133 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 49,783 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 49,162 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 49,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 48,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear wheel hubs have slight play

Pass 25 Jun 2011 48,973 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 48,036 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 47,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2008 43,565 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F floor slight corrosion

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 43,565 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F floor slight corrosion

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 40,536 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 38,860 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 35,194 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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S171 XRJ is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7 in Silver with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 S171 XRJ, 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 S171 XRJ registered?

S171 XRJ is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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