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Q973REU

1996 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 1691cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

18,393 mi
Last recorded18,393 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Caterham Super 719,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ973REU
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,691cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 18,393 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 18,379 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 17,350 miles

offside rear axle lower tie bar pin / bush requires further investigation

Fail 18 Jun 2015 17,350 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside rear axle lower tie bar pin / bush requires further investigation

Pass 24 Jun 2014 16,607 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 16,607 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 15,677 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 15,361 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 15,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 10,573 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 14,221 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 14,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 13,357 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 13,357 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 12,518 miles

o/s fog light ok at test washers ok at test

Pass 31 May 2006 12,111 miles

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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Q973REU is a 1996 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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 Q973REU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Q973REU registered?

Q973REU is a 1996 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 27 March 1996.

Is Q973REU safe to buy?

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