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P61 APA

1996 Aston Martin DB7

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,890 mi
Last recorded43,890 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin DB757,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP61 APA
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 18 Dec 2025 43,890 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 43,770 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 43,471 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 43,172 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 43,143 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 42,970 miles

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

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

slight centre exhaust blow

Pass 14 Nov 2007 41,798 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 41,308 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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P61 APA is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7 in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P61 APA, 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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P61 APA is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P61 APA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P61 APA shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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