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P8 MRA

1996 Caterham 7

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

78,480 mi
Last recorded78,480 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Caterham 722,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 MRA
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 78,480 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2023 78,245 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 77,117 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 76,265 miles

Slight Movement in both sides front lower ball joints advise replacement

Slight movement in both sides front lower shock absorber bushes

Pass 2 Jul 2019 75,022 miles

Slight movement both sides front lower ball joints

Pass 5 Jul 2018 73,815 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Slight play offside front lower ball joint

Pass 13 Jul 2017 72,682 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 71,260 miles

Hand brake on 16%

Slight play in front shock absorber bushes

Pass 29 Jun 2015 70,289 miles

advise handbrake check

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

slight movement in front shock absorber bushes

Pass 30 Jun 2014 68,405 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 65,669 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nail in offside front tyre

nearside rear outer driveshaft gaiter in poor condition

slight play in wheel bearings

Pass 20 Jun 2012 63,790 miles

nearside rear c.v gaiter split

play in front shock absorber bushes

Pass 5 Jul 2011 62,193 miles

play in shock absorber bushes

Fail 5 Jul 2011 62,193 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

play in shock absorber bushes

Pass 1 Jul 2010 61,408 miles

slight play both sides front shock absorber bushes

Pass 6 Jul 2009 60,143 miles

nearside front tyre on 2mm

rear discs starting to corrode

slight play shock absorber bushes

Pass 25 Jun 2008 59,189 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 58,687 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 57,238 miles

nearside front top ball joint dust cover split

nearside steering rack gaiter perished

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

How Reliable is the Caterham 7?

Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
570
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 71
fog lamp not working 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 35
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P8 MRA is a 1996 Caterham 7 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1996 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 22,972 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P8 MRA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P8 MRA registered?

P8 MRA is a 1996 Caterham 7, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P8 MRA safe to buy?

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