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H1 LCC

1996 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

40,054 mi
Last recorded40,054 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin DB757,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 LCC
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 40,054 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 39,897 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 39,675 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 39,644 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2022 39,276 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 38,895 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 39,353 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 38,353 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 38,040 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 38,022 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 37,790 miles

Oil leak from cooler pipes ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 37,585 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 36,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering rack mount bushes

Pass 20 Dec 2013 36,608 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 36,324 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 35,790 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 35,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 35,257 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 34,904 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 34,081 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 34,078 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 33,544 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 32,290 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 32,290 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 31,242 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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H1 LCC is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7 in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 H1 LCC, 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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H1 LCC is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 17 October 1996.

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