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V597 DFP

1999 Aston Martin DB7

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

68,102 mi
Last recorded68,102 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Aston Martin DB747,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV597 DFP
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 68,102 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 67,487 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tick over intermittently high

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 67,392 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 67,211 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 66,600 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 66,428 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 66,103 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 65,711 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 64,426 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 63,960 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 61,581 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 57,384 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 57,384 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 51,869 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 46,841 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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V597 DFP is a 1999 Aston Martin DB7 in Blue with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 V597 DFP, 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 V597 DFP registered?

V597 DFP is a 1999 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 7 October 1999.

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