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N965 SWO

1996 Aston Martin DB7

Red Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

78,729 mi
Last recorded78,729 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin DB757,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN965 SWO
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 78,729 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 78,729 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 77,681 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 77,311 miles

Park brake efficiency only just met

Pass 14 Mar 2023 75,196 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight play outer fulcrum (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 75,196 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight play outer fulcrum (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 73,524 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 71,609 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 71,609 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported main steel pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 70,853 miles

Oil leak ()

Window screen chip outside swept area

Pass 25 Feb 2017 68,166 miles

Offside Front floor damaged

Fail 24 Feb 2017 68,166 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front floor damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

throttle anti slip missing

Pass 25 Feb 2016 67,000 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 64,022 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 64,022 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 61,623 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 59,698 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 57,697 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 56,414 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 56,410 miles

Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 54,311 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 52,678 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2008 49,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2007 47,745 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 45,295 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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N965 SWO is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7 in Red with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 N965 SWO, 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 N965 SWO registered?

N965 SWO is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 13 June 1996.

Is N965 SWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N965 SWO shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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