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S196 BKP

1999 Aston Martin DB7

Silver Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

35,557 mi
Last recorded35,557 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Aston Martin DB747,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS196 BKP
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 35,557 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 35,209 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 35,209 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 34,981 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 34,981 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 34,498 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 33,763 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 32,897 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 32,415 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 31,082 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 29,669 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 28,888 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

play in offside front wheel bearing

play in rear hubs

Pass 29 Jan 2008 28,331 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low on 3mm

offside rear tyre close to legal limit and worn on inner edge STRONGLY ADVISE TO BE REPLACED SOON

Pass 15 Jan 2007 25,438 miles

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

rear tyres getting low. on 2mm

surface corrosion taking place at various places under vehicle

Pass 21 Jan 2006 19,799 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

both rear tyres worn on edges

steering rack securing bushes slightly weak

Fail 20 Jan 2006 19,799 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

both rear tyres wearing inner & outer edges

steering rack bushing weak

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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S196 BKP is a 1999 Aston Martin DB7 in Silver with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1999 Aston Martin DB7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 47,520 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 S196 BKP, 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 27 years old, this Aston Martin DB7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S196 BKP is a 1999 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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