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V988 JBO

1999 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

93,294 mi
Last recorded93,294 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Aston Martin DB747,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV988 JBO
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 93,294 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 93,263 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 91,507 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 91,299 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 88,845 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 88,675 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 88,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 88,387 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 88,387 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 87,969 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing inner tread

Pass 21 Jun 2017 87,118 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 85,809 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 85,142 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 83,182 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 83,179 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 80,179 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 78,150 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 75,379 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 74,244 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 72,641 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 72,641 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

power steering fluid low

Pass 3 Nov 2007 63,513 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 54,538 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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V988 JBO is a 1999 Aston Martin DB7 in Green with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 V988 JBO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V988 JBO?

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What year was V988 JBO registered?

V988 JBO is a 1999 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 14 September 1999.

Is V988 JBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V988 JBO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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