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P97 NWU

1996 Aston Martin DB7

Red Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

35,832 mi
Last recorded35,832 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin DB757,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP97 NWU
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 35,832 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 33,608 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 33,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 32,521 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 32,303 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 31,419 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 31,396 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 31,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall badly perished + splitting open (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 30,935 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 30,907 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 29,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 28,971 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 28,599 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 28,152 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 27,804 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 27,467 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 26,777 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 26,473 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 26,034 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 26,034 miles

Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 25,930 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 25,492 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 25,309 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 24,768 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 24,487 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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P97 NWU is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7 in Red with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 P97 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 P97 NWU registered?

P97 NWU is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 19 September 1996.

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