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P862 YGJ

1996 Aston Martin DB7

Black Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,817 mi
Last recorded71,817 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin DB757,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP862 YGJ
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2026 71,817 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 71,555 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 71,198 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 70,789 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 70,617 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 70,472 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 70,398 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 70,259 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 69,923 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 69,806 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 69,183 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 68,497 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 66,740 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 64,610 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 62,333 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 60,590 miles

both front tyres inner edges wearing badly

oil leak

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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P862 YGJ is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7 in Black with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P862 YGJ, 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

How do I check the history of P862 YGJ?

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What year was P862 YGJ registered?

P862 YGJ is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 10 October 1996.

Is P862 YGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P862 YGJ shows 16 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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