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Q184ABL

1996 Caterham Seven

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

25,235 mi
Last recorded25,235 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Caterham Seven19,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ184ABL
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 25,235 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 24,993 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 24,695 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 23,240 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 22,391 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 21,744 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 18,999 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 15,699 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 14,387 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 11,392 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 8,371 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 5,897 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 2,729 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 796 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 13,742 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 12,517 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 12,210 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 12,162 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 12,139 miles

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

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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Q184ABL is a 1996 Caterham Seven in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1996 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 19,568 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham Seven fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q184ABL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was Q184ABL registered?

Q184ABL is a 1996 Caterham Seven, first registered on 24 May 1996.

Is Q184ABL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q184ABL shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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