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S3 VYN

1998 Aston Martin DB7

Red Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

26,829 mi
Last recorded26,829 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Aston Martin DB751,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 VYN
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 26,829 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 26,775 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 26,765 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 26,615 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 26,425 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 25,719 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 25,628 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 25,623 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 25,619 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 25,596 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 25,387 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 25,221 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 23,130 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 22,784 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 22,263 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 20,278 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 20,278 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 19,130 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 16,931 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 14,654 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 VYN is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7 in Red with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 S3 VYN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S3 VYN registered?

S3 VYN is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S3 VYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 VYN shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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