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GMC 2A

1996 Aston Martin DB7

Silver Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

84,163 mi
Last recorded84,163 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin DB757,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGMC 2A
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 84,163 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 81,125 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Long brake pipe corroded

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 81,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Long (1.1.11 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 80,126 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyres has cracks on outer edge of the tread but not as deep as the cords on both front tyres

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 8 Sep 2017 80,122 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyres has cracks on outer edge of the tread but not as deep as the cords on both front tyres

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 78,324 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 74,713 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 74,713 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 71,896 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 70,698 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 70,695 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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)

Slight play in steering rack mountings.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 69,353 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 67,676 miles

Nearside front steering rack bush has slight play

Nearside front tyre wearing on the inside edge

Offside front steering rack bush has slight play

Offside front tyre wearing on the inside edge

Pass 26 Jul 2010 66,097 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 63,719 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 58,365 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 57,806 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 55,454 miles

rear brake hose ferrels corroded

rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 25 Oct 2005 54,071 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear number plate beginning to deteriorate

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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GMC 2A is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7 in Silver with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GMC 2A, 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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GMC 2A is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 4 April 1996.

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