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R30 OPF

2006 Caterham 7

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

12,722 mi
Last recorded12,722 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Caterham 711,420 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR30 OPF
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 12,722 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Slight under dff (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 12,561 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 12,561 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 12,489 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 11,821 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 11,544 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 10,992 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 10,721 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 9,899 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 9,499 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 9,148 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 8,274 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 7,435 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 7,403 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 7,284 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 6,764 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 6,422 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 5,237 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 5,237 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 2,904 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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R30 OPF is a 2006 Caterham 7 in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R30 OPF, 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 R30 OPF registered?

R30 OPF is a 2006 Caterham 7, first registered on 1 April 2006.

Is R30 OPF safe to buy?

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