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P261 BBC

1996 Caterham Super 7

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

32,093 mi
Last recorded32,093 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 1996 Caterham Super 719,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP261 BBC
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 32,093 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 31,684 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 30,036 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 29,069 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 29,025 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2017 28,989 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 26,392 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 26,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2016 26,295 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 24,534 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2013 24,463 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 24,419 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 May 2011 23,716 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 22,755 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 22,226 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 20,401 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 20,130 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Super 7?

Based on 10,821 MOT tests across 781 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
781
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 140
Steering rack gaiter split 93
fog lamp not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 79
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62
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P261 BBC is a 1996 Caterham Super 7 in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1996 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 19,701 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham Super 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P261 BBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Super 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 30 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P261 BBC is a 1996 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P261 BBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P261 BBC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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