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S970 RKJ

1998 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,725 mi
Last recorded29,725 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Aston Martin DB751,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS970 RKJ
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2025 29,725 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 29,568 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 29,538 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 29,418 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 29,299 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 29,164 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 29,126 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 29,011 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 28,853 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 28,523 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 28,346 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 28,054 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 27,644 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 27,154 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 26,778 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 26,358 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 25,422 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 25,093 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 24,377 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 23,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Nov 2005 21,649 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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S970 RKJ is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7 in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 S970 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S970 RKJ registered?

S970 RKJ is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S970 RKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S970 RKJ shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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