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V42 MMJ

1999 Aston Martin DB7

Silver Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

69,282 mi
Last recorded69,282 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Aston Martin DB747,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV42 MMJ
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 69,282 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 68,248 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 66,562 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 65,775 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 64,410 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 62,516 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 60,637 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 59,621 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 58,054 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 54,312 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 52,906 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 51,518 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2015 51,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 49,609 miles

front brake discs corroded

oil leak from differential

osf mirror glass insecure

Pass 15 Apr 2013 48,026 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 46,631 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel cap sealing washer perished

Pass 14 Apr 2011 43,761 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front flexible brake hose damp, believed to be from engine oil leak

slight leak from offside and nearside drive shaft seals

slight oil leak from offside front of engine

Pass 26 Apr 2010 41,504 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 39,018 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 37,119 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 34,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise slight play in off side rear drive shaft

Pass 26 Apr 2006 32,289 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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V42 MMJ 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 95.5%.

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 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 V42 MMJ, 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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What year was V42 MMJ registered?

V42 MMJ is a 1999 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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