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N162 YMS

1996 Aston Martin DB7

Silver Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

81,221 mi
Last recorded81,221 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin DB757,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN162 YMS
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 81,221 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 81,221 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2025 81,032 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 80,880 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 80,767 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 80,355 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 80,325 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 79,791 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 77,455 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 77,428 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 76,565 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2016 75,470 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 74,949 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 74,408 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 73,816 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 72,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 71,714 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 68,555 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 64,120 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 64,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 58,246 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 52,075 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 49,000 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 46,369 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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N162 YMS is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7 in Silver with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 N162 YMS, 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 N162 YMS registered?

N162 YMS is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N162 YMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N162 YMS shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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