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L13 BRP

1996 Aston Martin DB7

Red Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

76,416 mi
Last recorded76,416 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin DB757,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 BRP
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 76,416 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 76,068 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 73,903 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 Very Heavily Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 73,892 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 Very Heavily Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 72,680 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 71,110 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 69,235 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 67,019 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 65,952 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 64,263 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 61,247 miles

under side of vechicle,covered in body under seal.

Pass 13 Oct 2014 58,652 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 56,378 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 54,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 53,098 miles

Oil leak

all coil springs corroded

front brake discs pitted

front number plate becoming insecure

wipers smearing

Pass 1 Dec 2009 52,242 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 49,289 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 48,777 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 47,606 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 47,606 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2005 47,052 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 47,052 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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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L13 BRP is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7 in Red with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 L13 BRP, 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 L13 BRP registered?

L13 BRP is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is L13 BRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L13 BRP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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