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X298 VWR

2000 Aston Martin DB7

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

1,132 mi
Last recorded1,132 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Aston Martin DB740,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX298 VWR
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 1,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 1,131 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 1,097 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 1,097 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 616 miles

Central Rear Slight oil leak from rear diff backing plate

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake lines front to back have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 32 miles

Nearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 76,419 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 73,904 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 71,502 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 70,063 miles

Advise both front tyres starting to perish

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 69,324 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 68,448 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 67,045 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 64,500 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 61,193 miles

Handbrake warning light on intermittently.

Pass 7 Aug 2008 59,248 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 59,248 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 57,188 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 56,714 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 55,155 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 50,461 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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X298 VWR is a 2000 Aston Martin DB7 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2000 Aston Martin DB7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 40,820 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 X298 VWR, 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 26 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 X298 VWR registered?

X298 VWR is a 2000 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 15 December 2000.

Is X298 VWR safe to buy?

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