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XED 1S

1997 Aston Martin DB7

Red Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,580 mi
Last recorded28,580 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Aston Martin DB757,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXED 1S
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 28,580 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 28,217 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2020 28,117 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 27,981 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2018 27,979 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2017 27,879 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2017 27,879 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 13 May 2016 27,576 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 27,211 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 26,900 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracking

Fail 13 Apr 2013 26,900 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 Mar 2012 26,720 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 26,300 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2009 25,890 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 25,773 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2008 25,748 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 23,601 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 21,697 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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XED 1S is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7 in Red with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XED 1S, 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 XED 1S registered?

XED 1S is a 1997 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 3 February 1997.

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The MOT history for XED 1S shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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