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N298 CKR

1996 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

53,088 mi
Last recorded53,088 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin DB757,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN298 CKR
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 53,088 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perished and cracked in edges of tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 52,865 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 51,968 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 51,941 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 51,553 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 50,889 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 49,968 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 49,374 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2016 46,068 miles

Offside Front Seat belt catch assembly slightly damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2015 44,305 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 42,418 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2013 39,127 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 39,127 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 36,831 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 36,831 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 34,642 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 34,642 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 32,806 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 30,548 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 30,548 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 27,874 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 25,034 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 23,847 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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N298 CKR 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 82.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N298 CKR, 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 N298 CKR registered?

N298 CKR is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N298 CKR shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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