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D17 GMW

1996 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,375 mi
Last recorded54,375 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin DB757,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 GMW
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 54,375 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 54,151 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 54,008 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 53,818 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 53,054 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 52,167 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 52,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 May 2017 51,810 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 51,329 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 51,327 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 50,622 miles

nearside front chassis leg rusty

Pass 15 Apr 2014 50,035 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 49,396 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 48,045 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 45,969 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 42,045 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 39,626 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 36,582 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 30,727 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 24,132 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

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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D17 GMW is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7 in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 D17 GMW, 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 D17 GMW registered?

D17 GMW is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is D17 GMW safe to buy?

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