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ATH 29

1996 Aston Martin DB7

Black Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

46,123 mi
Last recorded46,123 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin DB757,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATH 29
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 46,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 46,024 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 46,021 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 45,967 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 45,809 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 45,802 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 45,789 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 45,542 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 45,335 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 45,000 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner egde

Pass 28 Aug 2014 44,860 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 44,428 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 43,621 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 43,621 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 9 Mar 2011 43,600 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 43,470 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 42,910 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 42,138 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 40,826 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 39,315 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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ATH 29 is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7 in Black with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 ATH 29, 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 ATH 29 registered?

ATH 29 is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is ATH 29 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ATH 29 shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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