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S23 DBS

1998 Aston Martin DB7

Silver Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,574 mi
Last recorded42,574 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Aston Martin DB751,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 DBS
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 42,574 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2011 42,199 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 42,176 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 41,365 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 38,361 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 38,361 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 32,464 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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S23 DBS is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7 in Silver with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S23 DBS, 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 S23 DBS registered?

S23 DBS is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 17 September 1998.

Is S23 DBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S23 DBS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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