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400 AML

1996 Aston Martin DB7

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

52,822 mi
Last recorded52,822 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin DB757,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration400 AML
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 52,822 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 52,639 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 52,639 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 52,557 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 52,477 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 52,288 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 52,191 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 51,927 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 51,733 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 51,438 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 51,100 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 50,927 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 50,408 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 50,054 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 50,054 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 49,797 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 49,451 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 48,819 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 48,475 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 47,468 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 45,533 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 45,364 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 42,150 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 41,042 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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400 AML is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7 in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 400 AML, 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 400 AML registered?

400 AML is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 6 March 1996.

Is 400 AML safe to buy?

The MOT history for 400 AML shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 400 AML have outstanding finance?

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