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S198 EDU

1998 Aston Martin DB7

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

80,457 mi
Last recorded80,457 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 Aston Martin DB751,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS198 EDU
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 80,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 79,307 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 78,241 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 78,241 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 78,241 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2014 75,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 74,315 miles

near side front tyre showing signs of wear (inner)

off side front tyre showing signs of wear (inner)

Pass 14 May 2012 73,231 miles

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)

Pass 10 May 2011 69,944 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 65,732 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 65,732 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 60,505 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 55,917 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 53,257 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2007 53,212 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Note: Exhaust downpipe has a leak beneath the heatshield. † † † †Thanx.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 50,017 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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S198 EDU is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7 in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S198 EDU, 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 S198 EDU registered?

S198 EDU is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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