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N870 PHV

1996 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,232 mi
Last recorded62,232 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin DB757,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN870 PHV
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2026 62,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 61,832 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 61,616 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 61,520 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 61,347 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 60,979 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 60,782 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 60,393 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 60,199 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 59,642 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 59,112 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 58,628 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 58,365 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 58,046 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 57,745 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 57,717 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 56,527 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 55,200 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 54,815 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 53,450 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 51,826 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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N870 PHV is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7 in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N870 PHV, 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 N870 PHV registered?

N870 PHV is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 15 May 1996.

Is N870 PHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N870 PHV shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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