Aston Martin Db7 (1999)
1999 Aston Martin Db7
CarHunch analysed 278 real MOT records for the 1999 Aston Martin Db7. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1999 Aston Martin DB7 passes MOT marginally above the UK average at 81.8%, but the real concern is that 30.6% of these cars have recorded dangerous defects at some point—nearly one in three. This is substantially higher than typical and suggests serious mechanical or safety issues are endemic to the model, making it a genuine buyer red flag.
These are relatively low-mileage examples (median 48,628 miles), yet they average 3.18 failures and 15.6 advisories per test, pointing to age-related wear and neglect rather than hard use. Before committing to one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the major systems that typically fail on older Astons—suspension, brakes, and cooling components—because the MOT history shows this generation accumulates problems faster than most.
What to check before buying a 1999 Aston Martin Db7
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 30.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 1999 Aston Martin Db7 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1999 Aston Martin Db7 vehicles fall between 33,934 and 59,635 miles.
1999 Aston Martin Db7 — Still on the Road
153 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 77% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1999 Aston Martin Db7
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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29.8%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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29.8%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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29.3%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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29%
Oil leak
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25.5%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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22.7%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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19.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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17.3%
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1999. Counts include advisories and failures.
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