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M2 XCS

1996 Aston Martin DB7

Maroon Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,034 mi
Last recorded70,034 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin DB757,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 XCS
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 70,034 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 68,879 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 68,833 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 67,330 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 66,775 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 66,373 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 66,270 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 66,270 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 66,242 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 65,881 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 65,592 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 65,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing pad pin clip missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 65,456 miles

engine management light on

front coil springs corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2014 65,209 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 64,996 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 64,385 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 63,316 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Cut in offside front tyre tread

Fail 16 Sep 2011 63,310 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Cut in offside front tyre tread

Pass 17 Jun 2010 61,489 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 60,628 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 60,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 58,896 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 58,064 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 54,984 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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M2 XCS is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7 in Maroon with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Aston Martin DB7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 57,910 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 M2 XCS, 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 M2 XCS registered?

M2 XCS is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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