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163 TTA

1996 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,022 mi
Last recorded75,022 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin DB757,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration163 TTA
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 75,022 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 74,670 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 74,236 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 73,854 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 73,549 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 73,026 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 72,477 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 71,711 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 71,031 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 71,031 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 70,135 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 70,135 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 69,250 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 69,250 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 67,199 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 64,969 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 62,441 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 59,143 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 54,949 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 53,744 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 50,950 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 48,265 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 45,724 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 43,290 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB7?

Based on 55,755 MOT tests across 3,227 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
894
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 592
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 489
parking brake recording little or no effort 416
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 404
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 390
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163 TTA is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7 in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1996 Aston Martin DB7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 57,910 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aston Martin DB7 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 163 TTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB7 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Aston Martin DB7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 163 TTA registered?

163 TTA is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is 163 TTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 163 TTA shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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