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N881 PHV

1996 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,316 mi
Last recorded48,316 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin DB757,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN881 PHV
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 21 Oct 2025 48,316 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 47,531 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 44,637 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 41,387 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 40,087 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 38,855 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 38,138 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 36,912 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (differential) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inside edges.

Pass 21 Jun 2017 35,927 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 35,327 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 34,370 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 30,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 19 Jun 2013 25,576 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 23,895 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 23,721 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 23,417 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 22,862 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 21,726 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 20,920 miles

please note that both front tyres & o/s/r tyre are wearing low on inner tread sections..

Pass 29 Apr 2006 19,914 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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N881 PHV is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7 in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 N881 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 N881 PHV registered?

N881 PHV is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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