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Q168RGT

1996 Caterham Super 7

Yellow Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

894 mi
Last recorded894 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Caterham Super 719,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ168RGT
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 894 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 891 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 704 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 695 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 693 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2022 356 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 356 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2020

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 10,122 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 10,122 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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Q168RGT is a 1996 Caterham Super 7 in Yellow with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Q168RGT, 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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What year was Q168RGT registered?

Q168RGT is a 1996 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 13 August 1996.

Is Q168RGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q168RGT shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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