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Q533GJT

1996 Caterham Seven

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

147,056 mi
Last recorded147,056 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Caterham Seven19,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ533GJT
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 147,056 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 147,008 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 144,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 141,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 138,261 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 135,222 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 132,431 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 123,893 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 18,580 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 114,417 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 11,863 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 11,810 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 9,247 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 3,156 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 95,820 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 95,816 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2010 91,440 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 87,213 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 81,883 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 81,882 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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Q533GJT is a 1996 Caterham Seven in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Q533GJT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Q533GJT registered?

Q533GJT is a 1996 Caterham Seven, first registered on 15 March 1996.

Is Q533GJT safe to buy?

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