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S6 VBN

2004 Caterham Super 7

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,572 mi
Last recorded32,572 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Caterham Super 712,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS6 VBN
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 32,572 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 29,142 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 28,189 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 25,651 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 25,651 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 21,843 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 21,647 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 21,594 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 21,588 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 20,067 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 18,744 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 18,459 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 17,505 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 16,986 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 16,951 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 16,933 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 16,919 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 16,857 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 16,855 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 16,745 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 16,416 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 16,132 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 14,151 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 14,139 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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S6 VBN is a 2004 Caterham Super 7 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 12,251 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 S6 VBN, 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 22 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S6 VBN registered?

S6 VBN is a 2004 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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