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S5 DPL

1998 Aston Martin DB7

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,240 mi
Last recorded55,240 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Aston Martin DB751,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 DPL
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 55,240 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 54,705 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 53,436 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 53,436 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 52,259 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 51,238 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 51,238 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 48,572 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 47,391 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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S5 DPL is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7 in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S5 DPL, 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 S5 DPL registered?

S5 DPL is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S5 DPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 DPL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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