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Q524APN

1996 Caterham Seven

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

24,506 mi
Last recorded24,506 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Caterham Seven19,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ524APN
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 24,506 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 24,286 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 24,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 24,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 23,779 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyres very old

Pass 29 Mar 2022 23,398 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 23,228 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 23,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 23,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 22,667 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 22,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 22,018 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged cracked (7.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 21,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to minimum (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 21,115 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 20,124 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 19,580 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 19,023 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 18,720 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 18,084 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 17,388 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 16,798 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 16,512 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 15,135 miles

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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Q524APN is a 1996 Caterham Seven in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 Q524APN, 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 Q524APN registered?

Q524APN is a 1996 Caterham Seven, first registered on 10 April 1996.

Is Q524APN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q524APN shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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