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N489 OGF

1996 Aston Martin DB7

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

68,681 mi
Last recorded68,681 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin DB757,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN489 OGF
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 68,681 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 65,976 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 64,546 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 63,315 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 62,475 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 60,792 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 60,201 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 59,560 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 58,730 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 57,746 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 56,126 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 55,028 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 54,191 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 54,191 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2013 53,537 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 53,537 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 51,772 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 49,645 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 47,462 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 47,462 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 45,886 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 45,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 43,273 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 40,785 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 37,651 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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N489 OGF is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7 in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 N489 OGF, 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 N489 OGF registered?

N489 OGF is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 13 May 1996.

Is N489 OGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N489 OGF shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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