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N898 LKX

1996 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

56,479 mi
Last recorded56,479 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin DB757,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN898 LKX
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 56,479 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 56,474 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 56,469 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 56,412 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 56,401 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 56,383 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 55,711 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 54,629 miles

All 4 tyre valves are starting to crack

Both front coil springs corroded

Centre caps fitted-Retainers not checked

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Evidence of a coolant leak located at back of engine

Front reg plate cracked

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

Rear diff oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering rack mounting rubbers have slight play

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 54,628 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

All 4 tyre valves are starting to crack

Both front coil springs corroded

Centre caps fitted-Retainers not checked

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Evidence of a coolant leak located at back of engine

Front reg plate cracked

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

Rear diff oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering rack mounting rubbers have slight play

Pass 25 Jul 2015 53,319 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear diff oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 53,319 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear diff oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 53,052 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 53,048 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 52,623 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre; outer sidewall damaged/cut

Fail 5 Jul 2013 52,621 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre; outer sidewall damaged/cut

Pass 20 Oct 2011 52,339 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

osf tyre - worn inner shoulder

nsf tyre - 2 nails, worn inner shoulder, CUTS ON THE WALLS.

nsr tyre - CUT ON THE OUTER WALL, worn inner shoulder

Pass 20 Jul 2010 50,664 miles

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

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

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

offside parking brake performance low

slight damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

Fail 10 Mar 2009 48,920 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 48,920 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 39,553 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 39,552 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 31,921 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 23,220 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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N898 LKX is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7 in Green with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 N898 LKX, 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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N898 LKX is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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