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N129 TBO

1996 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

78,715 mi
Last recorded78,715 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin DB757,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN129 TBO
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 78,715 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 78,418 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear in retaining clips (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 77,570 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 77,567 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joints (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 76,959 miles

Nearside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside front fog light not working

Fail 9 Jun 2015 76,907 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

EML on

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside front fog light not working

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2014 74,348 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 71,991 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 70,499 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 69,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 67,356 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 64,902 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 62,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 58,026 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 55,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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N129 TBO is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7 in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 N129 TBO, 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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N129 TBO is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 9 April 1996.

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