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M24 STN

1996 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

79,268 mi
Last recorded79,268 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin DB757,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM24 STN
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 79,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 79,260 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 78,805 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Behind subframe in wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2024 78,802 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Bottom front suspension arm, front mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Behind subframe in wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 78,090 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing, missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 77,574 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 76,981 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 76,972 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 76,248 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Wheel bearing has slight play all four (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 75,268 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component on rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear N/S & O/S brake hoses have plastic sleeve covering hoses

Pass 13 Jun 2017 74,489 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 73,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 73,790 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 72,841 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O2 sensor wires are pinched between power assisted steering hoses

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Uneven wear on nearside rear tyre

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 May 2014 71,487 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both outer headlamp glasses starting to deteriorate

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion forming on various front and rear suspension components

Fail 20 May 2014 71,420 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

both outer headlamp glasses starting to deteriorate

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion forming on various front and rear suspension components

Pass 1 Jun 2013 69,165 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

bulb failure lamp illumenating when braking

Pass 15 Apr 2010 68,999 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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M24 STN is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7 in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 M24 STN, 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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M24 STN is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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