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DR55 ULC

2006 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

21,836 mi
Last recorded21,836 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Caterham Super 713,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR55 ULC
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 21,836 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 20,027 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 19,112 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 19,085 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Sep 2021 18,842 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 18,585 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 17,327 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 14,252 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 12,373 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 8,550 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 8,550 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 May 2015 8,111 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 8,111 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 7,134 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 6,005 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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DR55 ULC is a 2006 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2006 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 13,647 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 DR55 ULC, 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 20 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DR55 ULC registered?

DR55 ULC is a 2006 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 16 January 2006.

Is DR55 ULC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DR55 ULC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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