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P884 PYX

1996 Aston Martin DB7

Maroon Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,654 mi
Last recorded60,654 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin DB757,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP884 PYX
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 60,654 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 60,654 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 51,736 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 48,899 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 48,450 miles

all brake flexi pipes greased

Pass 1 Jul 2011 48,408 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 48,360 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 48,360 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 48,193 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 48,079 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 47,918 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 47,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 47,857 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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P884 PYX is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7 in Maroon with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 P884 PYX, 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 P884 PYX registered?

P884 PYX is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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