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P7 PBE

1996 Caterham Super 7

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,701 mi
Last recorded15,701 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Caterham Super 719,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 PBE
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2026 15,701 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 15,236 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 14,993 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 13,388 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 12,067 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 11,263 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 10,058 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 8,828 miles

Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2005 7,079 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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P7 PBE is a 1996 Caterham Super 7 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P7 PBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P7 PBE registered?

P7 PBE is a 1996 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 12 August 1996.

Is P7 PBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P7 PBE shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P7 PBE have outstanding finance?

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