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Q906DPG

1996 Caterham Super 7

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,079 mi
Last recorded19,079 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Caterham Super 719,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ906DPG
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 19,079 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 19,079 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 18,914 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 18,721 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 May 2022 18,704 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 18,564 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 18,221 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 18,060 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 17,914 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 17,547 miles

Centre Rear Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 17,482 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 17,371 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 17,240 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 17,240 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 16,745 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 14,774 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 14,519 miles

front tyres wearing inner edge

offside headlight poor image

Fail 13 Nov 2008 14,519 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front tyres wearing inner edge

offside headlight poor image

Pass 15 Nov 2007 13,709 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 13,056 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 12,546 miles

slight play in nearside front suspension lower trunion bush

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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Q906DPG is a 1996 Caterham Super 7 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Q906DPG, 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 Q906DPG registered?

Q906DPG is a 1996 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 7 October 1996.

Is Q906DPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q906DPG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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