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P950 PYX

1996 Aston Martin DB7

Silver Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

80,368 mi
Last recorded80,368 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin DB757,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP950 PYX
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 80,368 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 80,196 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 79,805 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 79,259 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 79,243 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 78,581 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 76,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 74,896 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 68,709 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 67,305 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 65,393 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside floor area starting to corrode

Fail 8 Sep 2010 65,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside floor area starting to corrode

Fail 4 Sep 2009 62,333 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 62,333 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 57,178 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 52,477 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 52,475 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

N/S & O/S/F Tyres Wearing On Edges

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Suspension Bushes Front And Rear Just Starting To Wear

Pass 29 Jun 2006 48,286 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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P950 PYX is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7 in Silver with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P950 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P950 PYX registered?

P950 PYX is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P950 PYX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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