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J5 DBX

1996 Aston Martin DB7

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,718 mi
Last recorded35,718 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin DB757,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 DBX
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2024 35,718 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 35,416 miles

perishing to nsf tyre

vehicle has been stood

Pass 27 Oct 2021 34,778 miles

perishing to nsf tyre

rear brake pads in poor condition osr.

slight bind from osr brake.

vehicle has been stood

Pass 29 Apr 2020 34,263 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 34,161 miles

slight perishing to nsf and nsr tyres

vehicle has been stood

Pass 14 Apr 2018 33,948 miles

slight perishing to nsf tyre

Fail 14 Apr 2018 33,948 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

slight perishing to nsf tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2017 33,704 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

vehicle has been stood

Fail 7 Apr 2017 33,703 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

vehicle has been stood

Fail 15 Apr 2016 33,690 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

Pass 27 Apr 2015 33,505 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 33,152 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

vehicle has been stood.

Fail 17 Sep 2012 33,092 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 33,092 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 33,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Jul 2011 33,021 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 32,740 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 32,636 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 32,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 13 May 2008 32,419 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 31,649 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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J5 DBX is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7 in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J5 DBX, 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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What year was J5 DBX registered?

J5 DBX is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 26 January 1996.

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