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Q901DPG

1996 Caterham Seven

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,641 mi
Last recorded7,641 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Caterham Seven19,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ901DPG
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 7,641 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 7,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 7,629 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 7,039 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 6,965 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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Q901DPG is a 1996 Caterham Seven in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Q901DPG, 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 Q901DPG registered?

Q901DPG is a 1996 Caterham Seven, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is Q901DPG safe to buy?

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