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N978 BRD

1996 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

68,185 mi
Last recorded68,185 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin DB757,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN978 BRD
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 68,185 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 68,184 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 88,169 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 67,907 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2017 67,870 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 67,870 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

vehicle rusty

Pass 13 May 2015 67,663 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 67,533 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 67,327 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 66,695 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 63,309 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 63,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (4.2.B.5)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 57,210 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 57,210 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 52,944 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 52,916 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

nearside rear tyre has a screw and metal shards in tread and deep cut on outer wall

offside front seat belt stalk casing is missing exposing working mechanism

offside rear tyre has a screw in tread

Pass 4 Jul 2007 45,088 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 36,388 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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N978 BRD is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7 in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 N978 BRD, 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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N978 BRD is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 18 April 1996.

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