1996 · 28 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1996 Aston Martin DB7 MOT pass rate and common faults

134 MOT tests in 2024. 84.3% passed first time, compared with 66.2% for all cars the same age.

127Well above average
Passed first time84.3%
Failed or needed repairs15.7%
Typical mileage at test63,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 134 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.2%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value2.2%
    6 marked dangerous
  3. Washers: not working2.2%
  4. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush1.5%
  5. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.5%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.5%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.5%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  9. Parking (secondary brake performance): on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel0.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes8.2%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.2%
  3. Suspension4.5%
  4. Body & chassis2.2%
  5. Tyres2.2%
  6. Lights & electrics1.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  8. Wheels0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened9.7%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.5%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.2%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1996 Aston Martin DB7?

In 2024, 84.3% of 1996 Aston Martin DB7 cars passed their MOT first time, across 134 tests. The average for all 28-year-old cars was 66.2%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1996 Aston Martin DB7?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value; washers: not working. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 1996 Aston Martin DB7 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 127, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).