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N159 DJW

1996 Aston Martin DB7

Maroon Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

35,015 mi
Last recorded35,015 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin DB757,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN159 DJW
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 35,015 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside washer jet not working

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 34,805 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 34,646 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 34,527 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 34,491 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 34,317 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 34,309 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 34,305 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 34,211 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 34,193 miles

Offside Rear tyre showing signs of deteriation

Pass 28 Oct 2016 33,850 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 33,804 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 33,728 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 33,581 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 33,373 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 33,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 33,239 miles

OSR tyre starting to crack.

Pass 2 Nov 2010 33,901 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 32,938 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 32,830 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 31,899 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 30,628 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 30,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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N159 DJW is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7 in Maroon with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 N159 DJW, 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 N159 DJW registered?

N159 DJW is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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