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Q841DPG

1996 Caterham 7

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,857 mi
Last recorded22,857 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Caterham 722,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ841DPG
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 22,857 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 22,595 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 22,569 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2022 22,310 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 22,309 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 21,968 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 21,941 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 20,153 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 18,470 miles

Front reg plate slight damage

engine sump bolt missing

Fail 10 May 2017 18,469 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front reg plate slight damage

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

engine sump bolt missing

Pass 18 Mar 2015 17,212 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 17,128 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 16,840 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 16,381 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 16,109 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 15,042 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 14,916 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 14,414 miles

zzzz N/S/R FOOT BRAKE A BIT LOW ZZZZZ

Pass 11 May 2007 13,087 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 11,653 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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Q841DPG is a 1996 Caterham 7 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 22,972 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 Q841DPG, 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 30 years old, this Caterham 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q841DPG registered?

Q841DPG is a 1996 Caterham 7, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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