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P568 BPG

1996 Caterham Super 7

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

9,315 mi
Last recorded9,315 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 1996 Caterham Super 719,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP568 BPG
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 9,315 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 9,315 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 8,668 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 8,166 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 7,845 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2015 7,835 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper 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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 7,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 5,936 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 5,106 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 3,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 2,827 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 1,063 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 1,024 miles

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

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 911 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2007 911 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 629 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 629 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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P568 BPG is a 1996 Caterham Super 7 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P568 BPG, 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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P568 BPG is a 1996 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 17 September 1996.

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