CarVerify

Free Car Check

SRW 15E

1997 Aston Martin DB7

Silver Petrol 3239cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

115,927 mi
Last recorded115,927 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Aston Martin DB757,448 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Aston Martin
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRW 15E
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 115,927 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 114,920 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 113,765 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 112,980 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 112,976 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam Both lamps and tell tail. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of radius arm mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front of radius arm mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 112,342 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2018 111,561 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 111,005 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 111,002 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing Locking wire missing from carrier bolts (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop Bump stop insecure within coil spring and suspension arm. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 110,901 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 109,876 miles

front subframe nmounts has slight play

n/s and o/s front brake hose furrules has corrision

n/s and o/s front road springs has corrision

o/s front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 9 Aug 2013 109,472 miles

front n/s and o/s road spring have corroion

front subframe mounts slight play

n/s and o/s front brake hose furreles corrded

power steering hoses slight cracking

Fail 19 Jun 2013 109,472 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

front subframe mounts slight play

light cracking of power steering hose

n/s and o/s front brake hose furrules has corrision

n/s and o/s front road springs has corrision

Pass 12 Jul 2012 104,620 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 104,619 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 99,461 miles

front and rear brake hose furules corrision

n/s and o/s front wheel bearings has play

n/s and o/s rear arm bush has play

Fail 11 May 2011 99,461 miles

Nearside Front Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front and rear brake hose furrules has corrision

n/s and o/s front wheel bearing has play

n/s and o/s rear arm bushs has play

Pass 15 May 2010 94,076 miles

o/s front wheel bearing has slight play

play in steering rack bushs

Fail 10 May 2010 94,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

o/s front wheel bearing has slight play

play in steering rack bushs

Pass 25 Apr 2009 90,827 miles

n/s and o/s front floor pan corrision

n/s and o/s front wheel bearings have play

n/s and o/s rear sills have corrision

Fail 23 Apr 2009 90,827 miles

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

n/s and o/s front floor pan corrision

n/s and o/s front wheel bearings have play

n/s and o/s rear sills have corrision

Pass 28 Apr 2008 86,479 miles

n/s and o/s rear brake hose furrules corrsion

o/s front wheel bearing have play

rear tyres wearing on inside

Fail 28 Apr 2008 86,479 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s and o/s rear brake hose furrules corrsion

o/s front wheel bearing have play

rear tyres wearing on inside

Pass 17 May 2007 81,116 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 77,172 miles

N/S PARKING BRAKE BECOMING LOW

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
Full Aston Martin DB7 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SRW 15E is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7 in Silver with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1997 Aston Martin DB7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 57,448 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 SRW 15E, 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 29 years old, this Aston Martin DB7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SRW 15E?

You can check the full history of SRW 15E by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SRW 15E registered?

SRW 15E is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 28 July 1997.

Is SRW 15E safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRW 15E shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SRW 15E have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SRW 15E. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.