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JSV 164

1996 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,068 mi
Last recorded61,068 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin DB757,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSV 164
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 61,068 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 60,936 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 60,809 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 60,657 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 60,487 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 60,306 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 59,943 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 59,540 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 59,143 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 58,921 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 58,710 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 58,384 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 58,065 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 58,065 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 57,549 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 56,963 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 56,240 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 56,240 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 55,435 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 54,301 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 54,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

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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JSV 164 is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7 in Green 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 JSV 164, 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 JSV 164 registered?

JSV 164 is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 21 March 1996.

Is JSV 164 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JSV 164 shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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