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LS 9500

1996 Aston Martin DB7

Red Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

68,491 mi
Last recorded68,491 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin DB757,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS 9500
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 68,491 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 68,435 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 68,434 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2023 68,210 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 67,906 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 67,643 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 67,428 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 67,428 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 67,263 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 66,732 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 66,179 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 65,525 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 64,696 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 63,343 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 62,190 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 60,938 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 58,422 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2010 56,644 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 53,920 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 50,560 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 47,135 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2006 42,620 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 42,620 miles

Nearside Front 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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LS 9500 is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7 in Red with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LS 9500, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS 9500 registered?

LS 9500 is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is LS 9500 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS 9500 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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