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XTE 685

1998 Aston Martin DB7

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

50,057 mi
Last recorded50,057 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Aston Martin DB751,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTE 685
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 50,057 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 49,977 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark fluid low and overdue (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement v mtg split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement v myg split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 49,636 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 49,517 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 49,484 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 49,425 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 49,393 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 48,257 miles

N/S washer jet poor

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 47,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule lightly corroded

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule lightly corroded

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 46,493 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 46,438 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 46,025 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 43,890 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 43,349 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 39,969 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in rack mounting rubbers

Pass 15 Sep 2005 37,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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XTE 685 is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7 in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1998 Aston Martin DB7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 51,292 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 XTE 685, 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 28 years old, this Aston Martin DB7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XTE 685 registered?

XTE 685 is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 24 December 1998.

Is XTE 685 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XTE 685 shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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