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KPV 6

1996 Aston Martin DB7

Yellow Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,594 mi
Last recorded168,594 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin DB757,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPV 6
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 168,594 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 168,580 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 166,744 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 163,163 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 156,053 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 156,040 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 245/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 154,852 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 245/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 149,173 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 146,610 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Near side wing mirror slightly loose

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 142,911 miles

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 142,911 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 142,095 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 136,808 miles

Light "check engine" illuminated

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

Nearside and offside front seat belts slow to re-tract

Pass 16 Apr 2014 136,451 miles

Nearside and offside front brake caliper fixing bolt lock wire poorly fitted

Nearside front ABS harness incorrectly routed

Nearside front trye excessively worn on inside edge

Pass 31 Dec 2012 132,333 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 132,323 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 130,295 miles

engine light on

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 15 Nov 2010 128,033 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 122,219 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 122,214 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2008 119,180 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 119,180 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 116,798 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 110,173 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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KPV 6 is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7 in Yellow with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KPV 6, 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 KPV 6 registered?

KPV 6 is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 19 March 1996.

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