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R4 DNJ

2006 Caterham Seven (S3)

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

13,370 mi
Last recorded13,370 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Caterham Seven (S3)13,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 DNJ
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 13,370 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 12,428 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 12,428 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2024 11,438 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 10,150 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 8,885 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 8,560 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 8,154 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 8,154 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2017 7,625 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 7,370 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 7,043 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 6,377 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 5,949 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 5,386 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 4,856 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 4,214 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven (S3)?

Based on 32,485 MOT tests across 2,453 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
613
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
2,453
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 476
Steering rack gaiter split 309
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 206
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 188
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 185
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R4 DNJ is a 2006 Caterham Seven (S3) in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2006 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 13,584 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham Seven (S3) fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 476 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R4 DNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven (S3) typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 20 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R4 DNJ registered?

R4 DNJ is a 2006 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 22 September 2006.

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