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N148 SDL

1996 Aston Martin DB7

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

39,225 mi
Last recorded39,225 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin DB757,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN148 SDL
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 39,225 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 38,841 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 37,818 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 36,465 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 35,575 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 35,572 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 35,230 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 34,713 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 32,460 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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N148 SDL is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7 in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N148 SDL, 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 N148 SDL registered?

N148 SDL is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 13 May 1996.

Is N148 SDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N148 SDL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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