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P694 DPA

1997 Caterham Super 7

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

38,585 mi
Last recorded38,585 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Caterham Super 717,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP694 DPA
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 38,585 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 38,585 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 38,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 37,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 37,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 37,170 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 36,741 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 35,884 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 32,344 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 31,354 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 30,277 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2013 27,506 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 26,573 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 21 Jun 2011 22,695 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 18,080 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 15,243 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 9,983 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 4,440 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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P694 DPA is a 1997 Caterham Super 7 in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1997 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 17,365 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P694 DPA, 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 29 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P694 DPA registered?

P694 DPA is a 1997 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is P694 DPA safe to buy?

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