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S748 HDV

1999 Aston Martin DB7

Silver Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,235 mi
Last recorded70,235 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 Aston Martin DB747,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS748 HDV
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 70,235 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 69,181 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 69,175 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 68,140 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 67,271 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 67,085 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 66,853 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 66,094 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively getting thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 65,635 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 64,921 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight leak from centre prop seal

Pass 17 Jul 2015 64,027 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2014 62,744 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 62,111 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 61,369 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2011 60,488 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2010 59,177 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 59,150 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 56,582 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 54,699 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 52,896 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 51,931 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2005 48,483 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inside edges

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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S748 HDV is a 1999 Aston Martin DB7 in Silver with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 S748 HDV, 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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S748 HDV is a 1999 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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