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BAZ 9290

1996 Aston Martin DB7

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,912 mi
Last recorded85,912 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin DB757,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAZ 9290
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 85,912 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 3 May 2019 85,896 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

front suspension corroded

rear sub frame corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 1 May 2018 85,889 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 85,817 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 85,673 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 84,864 miles

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 84,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 82,513 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 82,382 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 82,381 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 81,149 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 81,149 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 80,183 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 79,434 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 77,417 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

No reverse lamps

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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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BAZ 9290 is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7 in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BAZ 9290, 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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BAZ 9290 is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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