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FN06 DFD

2006 Caterham 7

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

15,226 mi
Last recorded15,226 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Caterham 711,420 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN06 DFD
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 15,226 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 15,226 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 10,730 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 10,530 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 10,465 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 10,407 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 10,128 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 7,315 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 6,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

gearbox oil leaking from output shaft

Pass 11 Mar 2009 5,441 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham 7?

Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
570
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 71
fog lamp not working 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 35
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FN06 DFD is a 2006 Caterham 7 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2006 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 11,420 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 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN06 DFD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 20 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FN06 DFD registered?

FN06 DFD is a 2006 Caterham 7, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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