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S949 SDB

1998 Aston Martin DB7

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,972 mi
Last recorded65,972 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Aston Martin DB751,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS949 SDB
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 65,972 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 65,962 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 65,952 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 64,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 63,844 miles

slight blow on downpipes

Pass 14 Mar 2023 62,280 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 62,272 miles

Offside Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 60,721 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 59,094 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 57,306 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 55,338 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 51,938 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 50,551 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 48,640 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 47,397 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 43,011 miles

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

n/s/f tyre slight out shape

n/s/r tyre wall damage

o/s/f brake pipe damp suspect power steering oil

Pass 5 Apr 2011 42,658 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 42,658 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

both subframe moutain cracking

front inner wings correded

o/s/f brake joint damp

Pass 4 Jan 2010 41,802 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 35,819 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 34,395 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 34,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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S949 SDB is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7 in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S949 SDB, 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 S949 SDB registered?

S949 SDB is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S949 SDB safe to buy?

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