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T505 TBA

1999 Aston Martin DB7

Silver Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

69,736 mi
Last recorded69,736 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Aston Martin DB747,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT505 TBA
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 69,736 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 68,793 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 67,396 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 67,377 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 66,124 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 65,039 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 64,156 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 64,156 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 62,638 miles

Offside Rear wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Sep 2015 62,615 miles

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

Offside Rear wearing on inner edge

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 20 Sep 2014 59,836 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 56,569 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 56,544 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 49,580 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 39,507 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 39,507 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 39,028 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 35,539 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 32,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2008 27,139 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 26,251 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 26,190 miles

Offside Rear 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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T505 TBA 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 77.3%.

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 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 T505 TBA, 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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T505 TBA is a 1999 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 21 April 1999.

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