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S306 DCD

1998 Caterham Super 7

Grey Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

30,249 mi
Last recorded30,249 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Caterham Super 718,383 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS306 DCD
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 30,249 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 30,046 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 29,855 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 29,844 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2015 29,182 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 29,148 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 27,364 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 75,732 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 22,971 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 18,383 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 16,505 miles

wiper not good should be changed

Fail 2 Feb 2009 16,504 miles

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 16,111 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 16,110 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

both front wheel bearing seals rubbing hubs

Pass 31 May 2006 13,975 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 13,975 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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S306 DCD is a 1998 Caterham Super 7 in Grey with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1998 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 18,383 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 S306 DCD, 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 28 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S306 DCD registered?

S306 DCD is a 1998 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 28 September 1998.

Is S306 DCD safe to buy?

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