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Aston Martin DB7

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 3,239 cc

R16 DBTMOT history

R16 DBT is a green petrol Aston Martin DB7 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 68,877 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

R16 DBT green 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 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
68,877 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,293 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 DBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB7
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,239 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 DBT was last recorded at 68,877 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 121 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,756 miles · 18 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
121 miles
Average per year
2,293 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,877 miles
  • 2024 – 68,756 miles
  • 2023 – 68,232 miles
  • 2022 – 67,392 miles
  • 2021 – 66,163 miles
  • 2020 – 65,151 miles
  • 2019 – 63,486 miles
  • 2018 – 62,694 miles
  • 2017 – 60,917 miles
  • 2016 – 59,028 miles
  • 2015 – 58,565 miles
  • 2014 – 58,386 miles
  • 2013 – 57,335 miles
  • 2012 – 57,068 miles
  • 2011 – 55,008 miles
  • 2009 – 47,109 miles
  • 2008 – 34,576 miles
  • 2007 – 29,146 miles
  • 2006 – 23,003 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,877 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.

  • Headlamp glasses deteriorated.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive End of outer sill corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,877 miles (+121)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    68,877 miles
    Test number
    445634142458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass68,756 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    68,756 miles
    Test number
    367470123241
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp glasses deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive End of outer sill corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Fail68,756 miles (+524)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,756 miles
    Test number
    310908069970
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp glasses deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive End of outer sill corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Pass68,232 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    68,232 miles
    Test number
    909901577333
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail68,232 miles (+840)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,232 miles
    Test number
    746706335454
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass67,392 miles (+1,229)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    67,392 miles
    Test number
    752687198432
    • Advisory(Both rear hubs have slight vertical movement)
    • Advisory(Rear differential slight oil leak)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (All rear covered in grease) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (All) (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass66,163 miles (+1,012)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    66,163 miles
    Test number
    641876437048
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (Both) (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside (Parking brake cable corroded but not considered excessive)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (Both) (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (Rear differential) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (All) (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass65,151 miles (+42)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    65,151 miles
    Test number
    289117342430
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Fail65,109 miles (+1,623)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,109 miles
    Test number
    279214793600
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass63,486 miles (+792)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    63,486 miles
    Test number
    248414130342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,694 miles (+1,777)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    62,694 miles
    Test number
    852348867481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  12. Pass60,917 miles (+1,889)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    60,917 miles
    Test number
    762277948875
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak under engine area
  13. Pass59,028 miles (+463)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    59,028 miles
    Test number
    498534285066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,565 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    58,565 miles
    Test number
    408997695159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail58,563 miles (+177)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,563 miles
    Test number
    209774895160
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  16. Pass58,386 miles (+326)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    58,386 miles
    Test number
    228832654239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,060 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    58,060 miles
    Test number
    476832064091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail58,058 miles (+723)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,058 miles
    Test number
    837569354017
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  19. Pass57,335 miles (+267)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    57,335 miles
    Test number
    757377373021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,068 miles (+2,060)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    57,068 miles
    Test number
    596190292092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,008 miles (+7,899)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    55,008 miles
    Test number
    286132351025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,109 miles (+12,533)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    47,109 miles
    Test number
    254612789439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,576 miles (+5,430)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    34,576 miles
    Test number
    771153688194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,146 miles (+6,143)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    29,146 miles
    Test number
    503193687163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    23,003 miles
    Test number
    270105086133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 DBT

Does R16 DBT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 DBT is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 DBT?
The MOT on R16 DBT is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 DBT done?
R16 DBT was recorded at 68,877 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 2,293 miles a year.
Has R16 DBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 DBT has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on R16 DBT 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 DBT find?
R16 DBT passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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