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S3 AML

1998 Aston Martin DB7

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

62,538 mi
Last recorded62,538 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Aston Martin DB751,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 AML
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 62,538 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 61,900 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel cap seal cracking and perishing but still sealing

Fail 8 Feb 2024 61,899 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 61,331 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 59,803 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect rear (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect front (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 59,801 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner sill area exessively corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect rear (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 59,689 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 58,650 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 58,013 miles

Corrosion to four areas on underside.

Fail 22 Jun 2015 58,013 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Corrosion to four areas on underside.

Pass 7 Mar 2014 56,385 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 54,146 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear and offside rear park brake cable covers chaffed

vehicle underbody shows surface corrosion to front and rear chassis

Pass 8 Oct 2012 53,575 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre is worn uneven due to under inflation

Pass 6 Dec 2011 51,761 miles

General corrosion to all suspension components

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

Nearside rear bump stop insecure

Fail 19 Oct 2011 51,722 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Corrosion to all suspension components

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

Nearside rear bump stop insecure

Rear brake discs worn and scored. Advise brake discs are replaced soon

Pass 16 Nov 2010 47,348 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside and offside inner and outer sils have corrosion due to sealant is brittle and flaking off

Pass 18 Nov 2009 39,337 miles

corosion to rear of nearside and offside outer sills

Pass 28 Nov 2008 38,350 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Nov 2008 38,327 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 38,025 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 36,014 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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S3 AML is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7 in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S3 AML, 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 S3 AML registered?

S3 AML is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S3 AML safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 AML shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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