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OLZ 7299

1996 Aston Martin DB7

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

58,461 mi
Last recorded58,461 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin DB757,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLZ 7299
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 58,461 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 58,255 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 58,122 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 57,526 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 56,785 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 55,314 miles

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 3 Apr 2019 55,214 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 54,316 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 52,947 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 52,239 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 51,219 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 50,473 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 49,424 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 47,819 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 46,905 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 45,849 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 44,716 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 41,723 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 39,392 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 39,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 36,634 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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OLZ 7299 is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7 in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 OLZ 7299, 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 OLZ 7299 registered?

OLZ 7299 is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 31 March 1996.

Is OLZ 7299 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLZ 7299 shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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