CarVerify

Free Car Check

D87 MBF

1996 Aston Martin DB7

Black Petrol 3239cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,149 mi
Last recorded144,149 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin DB757,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Aston Martin
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationD87 MBF
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 144,149 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 140,152 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 139,831 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 136,851 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 136,542 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2015 136,542 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 134,802 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 134,796 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 130,147 miles

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

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

o/side and n/side floor corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2011 123,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/side front tyre wall cut

Fail 24 Jun 2011 122,701 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/side front tyre wall cut

Pass 20 Jul 2010 113,782 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 114,102 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 113,770 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 108,274 miles

advise both rear trailing arm front bushes starting to seperate

advise slight corrosion o/s/f inner wing [double skinned ]

advise slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

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
Full Aston Martin DB7 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

D87 MBF is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7 in Black with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D87 MBF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D87 MBF?

You can check the full history of D87 MBF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was D87 MBF registered?

D87 MBF is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 8 February 1996.

Is D87 MBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D87 MBF shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D87 MBF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on D87 MBF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.