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J3 HVH

1996 Aston Martin DB7

Maroon Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,342 mi
Last recorded62,342 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin DB757,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 HVH
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 62,342 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 62,336 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 62,117 miles

Offside Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 62,098 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre obviously under inflated all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 61,910 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp split (corroded) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 60,896 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 60,893 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 59,784 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 59,512 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 58,588 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 58,572 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside and nearside floor corroded.

Pass 11 Jul 2014 58,279 miles

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

general corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 26 Jul 2013 59,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside and nearside front and rear suspension corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 56,697 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 54,820 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 54,820 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 50,960 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2009 42,823 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 33,409 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 34,937 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 33,313 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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J3 HVH is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7 in Maroon with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J3 HVH, 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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J3 HVH is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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