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D8 AHB

1996 Aston Martin DB7

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,003 mi
Last recorded58,003 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin DB757,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 AHB
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 58,003 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 57,992 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 57,258 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 56,271 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 56,268 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 54,751 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill End (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 54,751 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill End (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 54,534 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 54,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak Heater valve leaking

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 53,620 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion to front and rear under body

general corrosion to front and rear under body

Pass 2 Aug 2019 53,030 miles

General corrosion to front and rear under body

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion to front and rear suspension

Fail 22 Jul 2019 53,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All rear suspension component bushes deteriorated no result in in excessive movement .

General corrosion to front and rear under body

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion to front and rear suspension

Pass 20 Jul 2018 51,886 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion to front and rear suspension components

general corrosion to front and rear under body

Fail 12 Jun 2018 51,871 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 13,024 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 77,272 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 76,749 miles

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

diff leaking

Fail 2 Jun 2015 76,741 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

diff leaking

Pass 2 May 2014 74,150 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 70,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 64,602 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 58,029 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 58,029 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 50,643 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 47,380 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 43,944 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 37,673 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 36,727 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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D8 AHB is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7 in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 D8 AHB, 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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D8 AHB is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 12 September 1996.

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