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A15 FJJ

1996 Aston Martin DB7

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,392 mi
Last recorded110,392 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin DB757,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 FJJ
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 110,392 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 110,335 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 110,243 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 110,060 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 110,060 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 110,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 110,035 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 2 Oct 2015 108,837 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 108,837 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 105,481 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 104,718 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

slight play in both rear hubs

Pass 23 Aug 2012 103,401 miles

all tyres are worn in centres/on edges and are on the legal limit also cracks in treads and damage to o/s front sidewall, replacement is imminent

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

play in both rear hubs/suspension, this is normal for this type of vehicle

whole of underside of vehicle structure and brake pipes has been covered in thick underseal

Fail 23 Aug 2012 103,401 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

all tyres are worn in centres/on edges and are on the legal limit also cracks in treads and damage to o/s front sidewall, replacement is imminent

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

play in both rear hubs/suspension, this is normal for this type of vehicle

whole of underside of vehicle structure and brake pipes has been covered in thick underseal

Pass 25 Aug 2011 103,056 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 101,004 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 98,430 miles

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 May 2008 87,772 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2008 87,772 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 83,117 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 83,105 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 69,717 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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A15 FJJ is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7 in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A15 FJJ, 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 A15 FJJ registered?

A15 FJJ is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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