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7 JKD

1996 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

49,825 mi
Last recorded49,825 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin DB757,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 JKD
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 49,825 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 49,645 miles

advise reverse lights inop

Pass 14 Jun 2023 49,544 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 49,415 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre catches ft bumper n/s/f & o/s/f on full lift & lock

Fail 22 Jun 2022 49,415 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre catches ft bumper n/s/f & o/s/f on full lift & lock

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 49,221 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 49,064 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 48,719 miles

Front brake pads low

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pas pipe (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

front tyres catch bumper edge on full extension

Fail 20 Sep 2016 48,719 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake pads low

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pas pipe (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

front tyres catch bumper edge on full extension

brake servo, significant movement when pedal pressed, cover prevents further inspection

Pass 10 Sep 2015 48,542 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 48,138 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 47,694 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 47,537 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 47,537 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 45,578 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 42,183 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 42,166 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

BRAKES, offside front brake flexi hose ferrule slight corrosion.

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

STEERING, offside front track rod end boot split.

TYRES, nearside front tyre has nail in tread.

Pass 7 Aug 2007 38,865 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 29,856 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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7 JKD is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7 in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 7 JKD, 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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7 JKD is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 6 November 1996.

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