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P502 HMS

1996 Aston Martin DB7

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,765 mi
Last recorded69,765 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin DB757,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP502 HMS
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 69,765 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 69,311 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 68,566 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 67,897 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 67,415 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 66,111 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 64,159 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 May 2019 61,540 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 59,704 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 57,716 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 57,072 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 55,485 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 55,485 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 55,433 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 54,107 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 51,501 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 49,937 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 48,673 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 46,465 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 43,211 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 41,943 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 39,065 miles

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

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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P502 HMS is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7 in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P502 HMS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P502 HMS registered?

P502 HMS is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P502 HMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P502 HMS shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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