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N891 SGY

1996 Aston Martin DB7

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,633 mi
Last recorded94,633 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin DB757,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN891 SGY
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 94,633 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 94,391 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL pipes under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 94,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall,245/40/18 97Y XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall,245/40/18 97Y XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL pipes under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 94,201 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 94,186 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2018 94,028 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner tread steering track should be checked

Small amount of play on nearside front wheel bearing

Small leak on both sides of power steering rams

Pass 20 May 2017 93,339 miles

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 May 2016 92,675 miles

Screen washer flow is partially restricted due to small leak in supply pipe to windsreen

Pass 2 May 2015 89,216 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 86,085 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 83,058 miles

N/S front wheel bearing has small amount of play

Pass 28 Apr 2012 80,030 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 73,805 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 70,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 66,615 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2008 66,615 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2007 60,641 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 60,543 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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N891 SGY is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7 in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Aston Martin DB7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 57,910 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 N891 SGY, 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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N891 SGY is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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