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Aston Martin DB7

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 3,239 cc

R779 JFDMOT history

R779 JFD is a silver petrol Aston Martin DB7 first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 33,929 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

R779 JFD 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 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
33,929 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
299 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R779 JFD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB7
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,239 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R779 JFD was last recorded at 33,929 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
33,927 miles · 13 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
299 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 33,929 miles
  • 2025 – 33,917 miles
  • 2024 – 32,890 miles
  • 2019 – 31,288 miles
  • 2018 – 31,172 miles
  • 2017 – 31,128 miles
  • 2016 – 30,417 miles
  • 2015 – 29,706 miles
  • 2014 – 28,550 miles
  • 2013 – 28,287 miles
  • 2012 – 28,189 miles
  • 2011 – 28,161 miles
  • 2010 – 28,141 miles
  • 2009 – 28,118 miles
  • 2008 – 28,094 miles
  • 2007 – 27,988 miles
  • 2006 – 27,957 miles
  • 2005 – 27,813 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,929 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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,929 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    33,929 miles
    Test number
    312429211409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail33,927 miles (+10)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,927 miles
    Test number
    895148287253
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail33,917 miles (+1,027)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,917 miles
    Test number
    530210310818
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass32,890 miles (+1,602)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    32,890 miles
    Test number
    540158802708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass31,288 miles (+116)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    31,288 miles
    Test number
    198418151930
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front, worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass31,172 miles (+44)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    31,172 miles
    Test number
    130357172825
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wing corrode under bonnet
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres perished/cracking between tread

  7. Pass31,128 miles (+711)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    31,128 miles
    Test number
    773390221297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass30,417 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    30,417 miles
    Test number
    509401325627
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  9. Fail30,415 miles (+54)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,415 miles
    Test number
    145245641677
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Pass30,361 miles (+655)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    30,361 miles
    Test number
    506433540439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,706 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    29,706 miles
    Test number
    594663648089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Fail29,706 miles (+1,156)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,706 miles
    Test number
    687980922704
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Pass28,550 miles (+263)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    28,550 miles
    Test number
    658509914384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,287 miles (+98)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    28,287 miles
    Test number
    309291843252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail28,189 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,189 miles
    Test number
    409702142287
    • Repaired at testAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass28,189 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    28,189 miles
    Test number
    437552242279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass28,161 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    28,161 miles
    Test number
    848083141236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass28,141 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    28,141 miles
    Test number
    760613240263
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass28,118 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    28,118 miles
    Test number
    843684449217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass28,094 miles (+106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    28,094 miles
    Test number
    121682648266
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass27,988 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    27,988 miles
    Test number
    230090347217
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass27,957 miles (+144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    27,957 miles
    Test number
    663732346222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass27,813 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    27,813 miles
    Test number
    402174235204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteDriver door mirror loose slightly

Questions about R779 JFD

Does R779 JFD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R779 JFD is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on R779 JFD?
The MOT on R779 JFD is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R779 JFD done?
R779 JFD was recorded at 33,929 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 299 miles a year.
Has R779 JFD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R779 JFD has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on R779 JFD 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 R779 JFD find?
R779 JFD passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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