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P96 NWU

1996 Aston Martin DB7

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

49,614 mi
Last recorded49,614 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin DB757,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP96 NWU
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2025 49,614 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 48,220 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 48,207 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 48,206 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 48,204 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 48,024 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 47,992 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 47,858 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 47,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2010 47,141 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 46,581 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 46,144 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 46,144 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 42,578 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 40,326 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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P96 NWU is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7 in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P96 NWU, 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 P96 NWU registered?

P96 NWU is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P96 NWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P96 NWU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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