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S603 TAH

1998 Aston Martin DB7

Black Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

87,541 mi
Last recorded87,541 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Aston Martin DB751,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS603 TAH
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 87,541 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 87,351 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 87,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 87,349 miles

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all road springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 86,850 miles

Coil spring corroded all six (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 86,815 miles

Coil spring corroded all six (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear chassi coroded

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 86,686 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 86,686 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 86,674 miles

Oil leaks

Pass 7 Aug 2018 84,733 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2017 84,257 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 84,255 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 84,009 miles

Covers fitted under outer sills

Slight corrosion under near side rear wheel arch

Fail 28 Oct 2015 84,005 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Covers fitted under outer sills

Slight corrosion under near side rear wheel arch

Pass 23 Sep 2014 82,691 miles

offside rear tyre cracking on inside

slight corrosion around front jacking points

slight corrosion on outer sills

Pass 2 Aug 2013 79,637 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 79,636 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 75,687 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 73,420 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 73,419 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 68,626 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 68,543 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 66,656 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 65,829 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 65,829 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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S603 TAH is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7 in Black with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 S603 TAH, 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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S603 TAH is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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