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S471 XDP

1999 Aston Martin DB7

Gold Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

44,612 mi
Last recorded44,612 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Aston Martin DB747,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS471 XDP
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 44,612 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 44,336 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 44,327 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 44,274 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 44,177 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 44,005 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 44,005 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2021 43,663 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 43,568 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 43,478 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 42,916 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 42,916 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp missing (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp missing (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 42,718 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 42,493 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear number plate lamps poor out put

both rear tail pipe clamps broken

Pass 25 Oct 2014 41,303 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 39,670 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 38,694 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 38,066 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 37,216 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 36,557 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 36,557 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 35,508 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 35,508 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 33,666 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 30,223 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 29,831 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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S471 XDP is a 1999 Aston Martin DB7 in Gold with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1999 Aston Martin DB7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 47,520 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 S471 XDP, 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 27 years old, this Aston Martin DB7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S471 XDP is a 1999 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 4 February 1999.

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