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P496 BPC

1996 Aston Martin DB7

Black Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

76,153 mi
Last recorded76,153 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin DB757,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP496 BPC
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 76,153 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 76,128 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 76,025 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 76,017 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 75,910 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 75,765 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 75,723 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 75,540 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 75,534 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 75,322 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 2 Jun 2016 75,287 miles

all four tyres perished

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 7 May 2015 75,020 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 74,946 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 74,445 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 74,128 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 72,563 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 70,833 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 70,743 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 68,753 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 59,094 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 55,918 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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P496 BPC is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7 in Black 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 P496 BPC, 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 P496 BPC registered?

P496 BPC is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P496 BPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P496 BPC 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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