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TON 101Y

1996 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

76,464 mi
Last recorded76,464 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin DB757,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTON 101Y
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 76,464 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension bushes splitting and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight peeling and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes slight cracking and peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle fitted with manufacturers sill covers fitted obscuring full sill inspection

Fail 23 Dec 2024 76,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 265 x 35 x 18 . inner side wall various splits one deep to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension bushes splitting and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight peeling and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes slight cracking and peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle fitted with manufacturers sill covers fitted obscuring full sill inspection

Pass 14 Nov 2023 76,436 miles

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front subframe mountings slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

minor oil leak engine

plastic sill covers fitted obscuring full sill inspection

Pass 11 Apr 2014 70,017 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 70,017 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 69,735 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 69,735 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 69,299 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 69,299 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 68,776 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 68,776 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2009 68,211 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 68,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 67,549 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 66,731 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 65,838 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 64,684 miles

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

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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TON 101Y is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7 in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 TON 101Y, 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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TON 101Y is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 2 February 1996.

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