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N700 AML

1996 Aston Martin DB7

Maroon Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

67,875 mi
Last recorded67,875 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin DB757,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN700 AML
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 67,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 67,367 miles

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

reversing lights not working

slight play at both rear hubs

Fail 14 Nov 2023 67,365 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

reversing lights not working

slight play at both rear hubs

Pass 3 Nov 2022 66,846 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 66,129 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 65,531 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside rear exhaust tailpipe mounting worn

Pass 23 May 2019 64,410 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 62,762 miles

Oil leak ()

REVERSE LIGHT = INOP ?

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened = BOTH SIDES (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 May 2018 62,762 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front WHEEL BEARING NOT CHECKED = CANT ROTATE WHEEL

Oil leak ()

REVERSE LIGHT = INOP ?

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened = BOTH SIDES (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2017 61,832 miles

Nearside Front Outer MIRROR INSECURE ?

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases PIPE = CLAMP AT REAR SILENCER (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 60,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases offside rear (7.1.2)

both front tyres feathered on edges

Pass 8 Apr 2015 59,377 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

SLIGHT CRACK AT WINDSCREEN = TAX DISC AREA

slight leak from rear differential

small cut inner sidewall offside front tyre

small cut nearside front tyre (inside sidewall)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 59,377 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

slight leak from rear differential

small cut inner sidewall offside front tyre

small cut nearside front tyre (inside sidewall)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 58,698 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 29 Apr 2013 57,908 miles

nearside front shock absorber (dust cover insecure)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 57,908 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front shock absorber (dust cover insecure)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 56,905 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 56,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management light illuminated

rear number plate trim insecure

Pass 28 Apr 2011 55,460 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 55,447 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 54,354 miles

O/S/F/WING MARKED

OIL AT O/S/F INNER BRAKE HOSE

SEAT BELT COVER ?

Pass 17 Apr 2009 52,797 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 51,043 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 51,043 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 50,073 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 47,411 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 47,388 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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N700 AML is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7 in Maroon with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 N700 AML, 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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N700 AML is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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