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J7 DBU

1996 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,154 mi
Last recorded56,154 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin DB757,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 DBU
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 56,154 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 55,481 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 54,093 miles

front and rear coil spring corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2014 53,559 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 53,037 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 53,037 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 50,359 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 47,581 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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J7 DBU is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7 in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J7 DBU, 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 J7 DBU registered?

J7 DBU is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 15 February 1996.

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The MOT history for J7 DBU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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