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D8 GBR

1996 Aston Martin DB7

Red Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,513 mi
Last recorded90,513 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin DB757,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 GBR
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 90,513 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 90,055 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 89,473 miles

slight play in steering rack support bushes

unable to test upper engine area due to covers

Fail 12 Jun 2013 89,473 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

slight play in steering rack support bushes

unable to test upper engine area due to covers

Pass 13 Jun 2012 89,012 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 22 Jun 2011 88,998 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 88,981 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine check light staying on

Pass 27 Jan 2010 87,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

emmisiuons just meet limits on lambda

Pass 21 Jan 2009 86,623 miles

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

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

traces of power steering oil on front under tray cant see any visible leaks

Pass 14 Jan 2008 83,969 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 79,740 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 79,740 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 79,719 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 GBR is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7 in Red with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GBR, 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 GBR is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 7 August 1996.

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