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N701 OUH

1996 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

40,287 mi
Last recorded40,287 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin DB757,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN701 OUH
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 40,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

uneven tread wear to the inner edges of both front tyres

Pass 25 Oct 2017 39,302 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has damage but no inner cord visible

slight bind to offside rear brake

uneven tread wear to inner edges of both front tyres

Fail 25 Oct 2017 39,302 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has damage but no inner cord visible

slight bind to offside rear brake

uneven tread wear to inner edges of both front tyres

Pass 14 Apr 2015 37,090 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 37,062 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 43,834 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 34,828 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

rear brakes binding slightly

slight movement in rack mounts

Pass 7 Jul 2008 34,523 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 25 May 2007 31,269 miles

o/s & n/s/f floors slight corrosion

o/s & n/s/r trailing arm front bushes slightly debonded

Pass 17 May 2006 26,338 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 26,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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N701 OUH is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7 in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 N701 OUH, 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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N701 OUH is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 2 July 1996.

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