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S412 REC

1998 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,802 mi
Last recorded105,802 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Aston Martin DB751,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS412 REC
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 105,802 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 105,802 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 104,825 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes on calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front worn on inner edge

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

slight play in offside rear driveshaft joint

Fail 26 Jun 2018 104,807 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes on calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front worn on inner edge

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

slight play in offside rear driveshaft joint

Pass 10 Jun 2017 96,875 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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 86,150 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 77,604 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 66,451 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 56,446 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 56,446 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 56,374 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 54,580 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 51,649 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 50,031 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 49,242 miles

exhaust front pipe slightly noisey

minor corrosion o/s/f wing

Pass 16 Feb 2007 45,003 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 42,847 miles

front brake balance just makes requirements

Fail 8 Jul 2006 42,815 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre scrubbing on outer edge

rear brakes slight bind

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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S412 REC is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7 in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S412 REC, 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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S412 REC is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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