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N5 EES

1996 Aston Martin DB7

Red Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,061 mi
Last recorded42,061 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin DB757,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 EES
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 42,061 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 41,340 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 41,340 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 41,241 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 40,887 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 40,887 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 40,713 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 39,287 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 38,759 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 36,577 miles

Engine check light on

Pass 20 Jun 2013 35,556 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 35,495 miles

Both rear brake discs rusty.

Pass 20 Jun 2009 34,210 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 32,015 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2008 32,001 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 30,330 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 28,806 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2006 28,775 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear hubs slight play

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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N5 EES is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7 in Red with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N5 EES, 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 N5 EES registered?

N5 EES is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 4 October 1996.

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