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S929 RKJ

1998 Aston Martin DB7

Silver Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

78,271 mi
Last recorded78,271 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Aston Martin DB751,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS929 RKJ
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 78,271 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 77,989 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive pipe from gearbox to cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 77,989 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive pipe from gearbox to cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 77,644 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 77,644 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working washer fluid leaking (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 77,394 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 77,385 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 77,270 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 76,144 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 75,949 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 75,704 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 75,512 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 75,259 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 74,980 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 74,550 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 74,347 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 72,623 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 72,623 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 71,383 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 70,490 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 70,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 67,547 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 67,547 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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S929 RKJ is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7 in Silver with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 S929 RKJ, 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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S929 RKJ is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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