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Aston Martin DB7

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 3,239 cc

R16 AMLMOT history

R16 AML is a silver petrol Aston Martin DB7 first used on 9 Apr 1998. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 67,042 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

R16 AML 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 5 May 2027
Mileage
67,042 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,343 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 AML
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB7
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,239 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
9 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 AML was last recorded at 67,042 miles on 6 May 2026, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,004 miles · 10 Aug 2019
Between the last two tests
38 miles
Average per year
1,343 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,042 miles
  • 2019 – 67,004 miles
  • 2018 – 66,683 miles
  • 2017 – 66,624 miles
  • 2015 – 66,461 miles
  • 2013 – 61,342 miles
  • 2012 – 60,119 miles
  • 2011 – 56,800 miles
  • 2010 – 52,940 miles
  • 2009 – 46,405 miles
  • 2007 – 41,313 miles
  • 2006 – 39,985 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,042 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,042 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    67,042 miles
    Test number
    762724412283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass67,004 miles (+321)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    67,004 miles
    Test number
    551297604106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass66,683 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    66,683 miles
    Test number
    692337740841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass66,624 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    66,624 miles
    Test number
    246409746291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail66,623 miles (+162)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,623 miles
    Test number
    970721614919
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  6. Pass66,461 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    66,461 miles
    Test number
    185482985112
    • NoteCoil springs corroded
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded
    • NoteNearside rear brake pipe corroded
    • NoteRear sills and rear sill closures corroded
    • NoteSlight play offside rear hub
    • NoteSteering rack mountings slight play

  7. Fail66,461 miles (+4)2 repaired6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,461 miles
    Test number
    336032785186
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteCoil springs corroded
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded
    • NoteNearside rear brake pipe corroded
    • NoteRear sills and rear sill closures corroded
    • NoteSlight play offside rear hub
    • NoteSteering rack mountings slight play

  8. Fail66,457 miles (+5,115)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,457 miles
    Test number
    345976165163
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Fail61,342 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,342 miles
    Test number
    436567493111
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteOffside front floor pan has corrosion but doesnt seriously affect the structure of the vehicle.

  10. Pass61,342 miles (+1,223)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    61,342 miles
    Test number
    648487793178
    • NoteOffside front floor pan has corrosion but doesnt seriously affect the structure of the vehicle.

  11. Pass60,119 miles (+3,319)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    60,119 miles
    Test number
    779059992157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCracks in all tyres

  12. Pass56,800 miles (+3,860)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    56,800 miles
    Test number
    428120301201
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight corrosion to offside front floor

  13. Pass52,940 miles8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    52,940 miles
    Test number
    220324910243
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteSlight corrosion to o/s/f floor pan

  14. Fail52,940 miles (+6,535)1 repaired8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,940 miles
    Test number
    533044710209
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteSlight corrosion to o/s/f floor pan

  15. Pass46,405 miles (+871)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    46,405 miles
    Test number
    194075529208
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteO/s front floor slight corrosion

  16. Pass45,534 miles (+4,221)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    45,534 miles
    Test number
    660193719082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,313 miles (+219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    41,313 miles
    Test number
    562507627219
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass41,094 miles (+3)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    41,094 miles
    Test number
    422493717207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteADVISE ONLY all 4 tyres cracking badly between treads but no cords visible also both fronts worn on inner edges.STRONGLY ADVISE regular inspections of tyres

  19. Fail41,091 miles (+1,106)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,091 miles
    Test number
    332561917465
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSTRONGLY ADVISE ALL 4 TYRES CRACKING BADLY BUT NO CORDS VISIBLE & FRONTS WORN ON INNER EDGES

  20. Pass39,985 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    39,985 miles
    Test number
    332903276054
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Questions about R16 AML

Does R16 AML currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 AML is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 AML?
The MOT on R16 AML is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 AML done?
R16 AML was recorded at 67,042 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 1,343 miles a year.
Has R16 AML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 AML has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on R16 AML 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 R16 AML find?
R16 AML passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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