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K1 GFB

1996 Aston Martin DB7

Silver Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

94,287 mi
Last recorded94,287 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin DB757,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK1 GFB
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 94,287 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked on n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 94,281 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill near rear radius arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked on n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 93,780 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 93,517 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 93,331 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 89,931 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 89,931 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 86,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 84,835 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 84,834 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 81,914 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 79,885 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 79,379 miles

light corrosion on under side of car

Fail 24 Mar 2015 78,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 76,636 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 75,114 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 73,427 miles

Bottom of front springs not visable

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 72,297 miles

front subframe bushes worn

outer sill covers fitted

rear outer sills corroded

floor weak in places all over

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

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

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

all coil springs corroded

all suspension components corroded [surface]

Fail 26 Mar 2011 72,297 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

all coil springs corroded

all suspension components corroded [surface]

floor weak in places all over

front subframe bushes worn

outer sill covers fitted

rear outer sills corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2010 69,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s rear diff bearing worn play n/s rear suspension

n/s+o/s front floor rusty weak

rackpinion ruber mounts worn

Fail 23 Mar 2010 69,019 miles

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s rear diff bearing worn play n/s rear suspension

n/s+o/s front floor rusty weak

rackpinion ruber mounts worn

Pass 13 Mar 2009 64,289 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 64,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 60,482 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 53,816 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 50,149 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 50,149 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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K1 GFB is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7 in Silver with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 K1 GFB, 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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K1 GFB is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 7 February 1996.

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