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VN 2

1997 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

36,746 mi
Last recorded36,746 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Aston Martin DB757,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN 2
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 36,746 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 36,355 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 36,303 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 36,254 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 36,188 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 36,139 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 36,088 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 36,040 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 35,994 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 35,926 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 35,869 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 35,518 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 35,431 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 35,387 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 35,336 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 34,979 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 34,673 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 34,673 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 34,547 miles

underbody corroded...

Pass 13 Aug 2007 34,361 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 33,989 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 33,772 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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VN 2 is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7 in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 VN 2, 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.

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What year was VN 2 registered?

VN 2 is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is VN 2 safe to buy?

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