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N12 AML

1996 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

39,961 mi
Last recorded39,961 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin DB757,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 AML
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 39,961 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 39,473 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 39,189 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 38,875 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 38,640 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 38,406 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 38,160 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 38,147 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 37,416 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 36,349 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 34,364 miles

Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Outer Both front tires show cracks on outer side walls not down to cords

Pass 26 Nov 2015 32,607 miles

both front tyres showing signs of cracking between tred

Pass 7 Jan 2015 31,069 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 28,993 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 27,233 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 25,674 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 24,233 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 23,285 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 21,598 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 19,518 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 17,502 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 15,802 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 15,801 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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N12 AML is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7 in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1996 Aston Martin DB7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 57,910 miles. This 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 N12 AML, 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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N12 AML is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N12 AML safe to buy?

The MOT history for N12 AML shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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