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Aston Martin DB7

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 3,600 cc

PFB 78MOT history

PFB 78 is a silver petrol Aston Martin DB7 first used on 6 Nov 1997. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 36,062 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

PFB 78 silver Aston Martin DB7 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Aston Martin DB7, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
36,062 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
504 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PFB 78
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB7
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
6 Nov 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

PFB 78 was last recorded at 36,062 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 62 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,000 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
62 miles
Average per year
504 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,062 miles
  • 2025 – 36,000 miles
  • 2024 – 35,987 miles
  • 2023 – 35,930 miles
  • 2022 – 35,929 miles
  • 2021 – 35,913 miles
  • 2020 – 35,849 miles
  • 2019 – 35,712 miles
  • 2018 – 35,498 miles
  • 2017 – 35,164 miles
  • 2016 – 35,090 miles
  • 2015 – 34,955 miles
  • 2014 – 34,123 miles
  • 2013 – 34,027 miles
  • 2012 – 33,821 miles
  • 2011 – 32,243 miles
  • 2009 – 31,926 miles
  • 2007 – 28,197 miles
  • 2006 – 26,327 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,062 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,062 miles (+62)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    36,062 miles
    Test number
    336918827715
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Pass36,000 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    36,000 miles
    Test number
    724416144537
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight play at mounts
  3. Pass35,987 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    35,987 miles
    Test number
    646839654216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass35,930 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    35,930 miles
    Test number
    294653635720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass35,929 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    35,929 miles
    Test number
    582609330271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass35,913 miles (+64)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    35,913 miles
    Test number
    696985827563
    • AdvisoryRear driveshaft UJ's have slight play
  7. Pass35,849 miles (+137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    35,849 miles
    Test number
    460205230167
    • AdvisoryRear driveshaft joints slight play
  8. Pass35,712 miles (+214)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    35,712 miles
    Test number
    576845358621
    • AdvisoryRear slight play in driveshaft ends
  9. Pass35,498 miles (+334)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    35,498 miles
    Test number
    675264738923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,164 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    35,164 miles
    Test number
    915121913464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,090 miles (+135)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    35,090 miles
    Test number
    693832650628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,955 miles (+832)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    34,955 miles
    Test number
    908555455075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    34,123 miles
    Test number
    695379864029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail34,123 miles (+96)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,123 miles
    Test number
    587824164027
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass34,027 miles (+206)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    34,027 miles
    Test number
    716805063026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,821 miles (+1,578)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    33,821 miles
    Test number
    469226562048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play n/s/r drive shaft end joint
  17. Pass32,243 miles (+317)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    32,243 miles
    Test number
    827817961036
    • NoteSlight play n/s & o/s/r axle ujs
  18. Pass31,926 miles (+2,096)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    31,926 miles
    Test number
    492395749495
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteV.slight play in both front wheel brgs
  19. Pass29,830 miles (+1,633)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    29,830 miles
    Test number
    281336109072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteRear forward arm bushes splitting
  20. Pass28,197 miles (+1,870)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    28,197 miles
    Test number
    400767127316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,327 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    26,327 miles
    Test number
    184635036349
    • NoteO/s and n/s front tyres side walls damaged

Questions about PFB 78

What vehicle is registration PFB 78 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PFB 78 on a silver petrol Aston Martin DB7 first used on 6 Nov 1997. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does PFB 78 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PFB 78 is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on PFB 78?
The MOT on PFB 78 is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PFB 78 done?
PFB 78 was recorded at 36,062 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 504 miles a year.
Has PFB 78 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PFB 78 has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2014.
Has the mileage on PFB 78 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on PFB 78 find?
PFB 78 passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: front service brake binding but not excessively both.

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