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D8 HPT

1996 Aston Martin DB7

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

65,288 mi
Last recorded65,288 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin DB757,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 65,288 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 64,890 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 64,273 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 64,257 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 63,998 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 63,989 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 63,889 miles

Rear suspension components are corroded rear spring's rear suspension arm's.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 62,896 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 62,264 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 60,795 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 58,751 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 55,598 miles

Both front coil springs rusty

Both rear upper arm rear bushes have some movement

NSF wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 8 Aug 2016 55,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (3.5.1g)

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

Both front coil springs rusty

Both rear upper arm rear bushes have some movement

NSF wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 7 Aug 2015 51,174 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 7 Aug 2015 51,174 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 7 Aug 2014 48,071 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 46,201 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 45,397 miles

All 4 tyres cracked.

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2011 43,825 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 42,801 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 42,569 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 41,179 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 40,681 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 39,064 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 HPT is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7 in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 D8 HPT, 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 HPT is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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