Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1999 Aston Martin Db7?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1999 Aston Martin Db7?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1999 Aston Martin Db7?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 1999 Aston Martin Db7 vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

31% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 1999 Aston Martin Db7 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 278 vehicles, the 1999 Aston Martin Db7 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 83%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 1999 Aston Martin Db7?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 1999 Aston Martin Db7 are: Oil leak, but not excessive (29.8% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (29.8% of vehicles), Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (29.3% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1999 Aston Martin Db7?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Aston Martin Db7 (1999)

278 real MOT outcomes analysed • 83% first-time pass rate

1999 Aston Martin Db7

CarHunch analysed 278 real MOT records for the 1999 Aston Martin Db7. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.

We have limited data for the 1999 Aston Martin Db7 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

83%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

30.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

3.18

Over 17.4 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

49k

Middle half: 34k–60k

For context

These stats describe 278 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 278 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 29.8%

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Other issues 29.8%

Oil leak, but not excessive · Oil leak

Brake wear 25.5%

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Suspension & steering 17.3%

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play · Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play · Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play · …

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Lighting 13.2%

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1999.

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Before you buy a 1999 Aston Martin Db7

Based on MOT data from 278 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 30.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 3,206 Aston Martin Db7 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 30.2%

967

Green 26.3%

842

Silver 26.1%

836

Black 6.9%

220

Grey 4%

129

Red 3.5%

113

Maroon 2%

Gold 0.7%

Purple 0.2%

Yellow 0.2%

Mileage Distribution

Most 1999 Aston Martin Db7 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

48,628

typical

33,934

low mileage

59,635

high mileage

Half of all 1999 Aston Martin Db7 vehicles fall between 33,934 and 59,635 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 33,934 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 33,934–59,635 miles — normal for age. This is where most 1999 Aston Martin Db7s sit.

⚠ Over 80,507 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

1999 Aston Martin Db7 — Still on the Road

Most 1999 Aston Martin Db7s are still being driven.

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.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

17.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

3.18

Avg failures per vehicle

15.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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