£9,000 - £11,000
1997 ASTON MARTIN DB7 AUTO
United Kingdom • 4 Feb 2026 • Lot 190
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1997 Aston Martin DB7 has had £18k spent on repairs, including a replaced engine, but requires further work. It has some issues like tappet chatter, a battery drain, and non-functioning air con, alongside repaired rust and new suspension.
Condition
5
Repairs needed, rust, not MOT'd.
/ 10
Automatic
Transmission:
[Chassis No]
Chassis No:
Odometer:
122,000 miles
R100 SST
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
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We recommend that you inspect the lot in person during the general viewing days held prior to the auction or call us to arrange for an individual appointment.Make: ASTON MARTIN Model: DB7 AUTORegistration: R100 SSTEngine Size (cc): 3239Transmission: 4 Speed Auto Petrol Current Speedometer Reading: 122,000Year of Manufacture: 1997 Date First Registered: 07/11/1997MOT Expiry Date: EXPIRED - 10/10/2025Location: PICKERINGYou can view from: Wednesday 28 January 2026 - Tuesday 3 February 2026We are currently processing this entry.
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The vendor has provided the following:
1997 Aston Martin DB7 I6 Automatic in Antrim Blue
122,000 miles
Engine replaced at 80,000 miles (don’t know why)
The owner has spent £18k+ in repairs, with some things remaining to be worked on
There is tapp...
Points of note
£6,700
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£14,690
Median Price (Since 2020)
£74,127
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Oct 10 2025
Latest MOT Mileage
124,157 miles
Registration Date
1997-11-07
MOT History
Passed
On Oct 03 2024 with 124,157 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On Oct 11 2023 with 124,005 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both side. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side. (1.1.11 (c))
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- Front Coil spring corroded both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Failed
On Jul 31 2023 with 123,998 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Passed
On Aug 01 2022 with 123,934 miles
Passed
On Jul 29 2021 with 123,711 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Coil spring corroded both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Passed
On Jul 22 2020 with 123,444 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Passed
On Aug 05 2019 with 122,901 miles
Passed
On Aug 02 2018 with 122,607 miles
Passed
On Jul 27 2017 with 122,345 miles
Passed
On Jul 29 2016 with 121,912 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak auto transmission pipes
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Passed
On Aug 10 2015 with 121,442 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- damage to nearside front tyre outer wall
Passed
On Jul 18 2014 with 120,294 miles
Passed
On Aug 10 2013 with 118,790 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
User Entered:
- aux belt noisy
- offside front mirror loose but not insecure
- both headlamps have weak beam images
- Oil leak
- all four rear shock absorbers have no damping effect
Failed
On Jul 25 2013 with 118,788 miles
There were 17 defects noted, with 2 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Emissions not tested (7.0)
- (Dangerous) Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)
- Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- (Dangerous) Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
User Entered:
- aux belt noisy
- offside front mirror loose but not insecure
- both front headlamps have weak beam images
- Oil leak
- all four rear shock absorbers have no damping effect
- both front shock absorbers are fouling the suspension arms
Passed
On May 04 2012 with 118,224 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
User Entered:
- front floor corroding
Failed
On May 03 2012 with 118,223 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory:
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
User Entered:
- front floor corroding
Passed
On May 13 2011 with 117,565 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- nearside front floor corrode
Failed
On May 05 2011 with 117,563 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User Entered:
- nearside front floor corrode
Passed
On Apr 19 2010 with 112,977 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
User Entered:
- Nail in offside front tyre
Passed
On May 29 2008 with 97,769 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Entered:
- NEARSIDE FRONT SEAT BELT STALK COVER MISSING
Failed
On May 28 2008 with 97,750 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Entered:
- NEARSIDE FRONT SEAT BELT STALK COVER MISSING
Passed
On May 11 2007 with 93,225 miles
Failed
On May 09 2007 with 93,225 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Oct 11 2006 with 86,960 miles
Failed
On Oct 04 2006 with 86,954 miles
There were 12 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Advisory:
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Entered:
- nearside rear silencer clamp broken.
Passed
On Apr 27 2006 with 82,270 miles
Failed
On Apr 25 2006 with 82,270 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
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