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N97 VPG

1996 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,600 mi
Last recorded87,600 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin DB757,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN97 VPG
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 87,600 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 87,597 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 87,485 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 87,472 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 87,398 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 87,088 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 85,366 miles

brake warning light on

Fail 20 Feb 2012 85,366 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

brake warning light on

Pass 15 Mar 2011 79,624 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 71,113 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 65,534 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 62,621 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 53,311 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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N97 VPG is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7 in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N97 VPG, 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 N97 VPG registered?

N97 VPG is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 7 June 1996.

Is N97 VPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N97 VPG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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