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R70 DJA

2006 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

17,300 mi
Last recorded17,300 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Caterham Super 713,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR70 DJA
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 17,300 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 17,102 miles

Front Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 17,013 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2023 16,907 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 16,819 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 16,669 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 16,416 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 16,897 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 15,894 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 15,578 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 15,165 miles

slight free play osr strut top

Pass 9 May 2015 14,742 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 13,666 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 12,699 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 12,006 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 11,311 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2010 9,349 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 6,794 miles

wear in both front anti-roll bushes

Fail 11 May 2009 6,794 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

wear in both front anti-roll bushes

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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R70 DJA is a 2006 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 R70 DJA, 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 R70 DJA registered?

R70 DJA is a 2006 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 16 May 2006.

Is R70 DJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R70 DJA shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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