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P296 AWY

1996 Aston Martin DB7

Red Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,126 mi
Last recorded46,126 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin DB757,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP296 AWY
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 46,126 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 45,001 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 45,001 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 44,551 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 43,147 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 43,062 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 42,990 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 42,768 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 42,768 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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P296 AWY is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7 in Red with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P296 AWY, 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 P296 AWY registered?

P296 AWY is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 13 December 1996.

Is P296 AWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P296 AWY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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