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816 FPX

1990 Caterham Super 7

Blue Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,832 mi
Last recorded38,832 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Caterham Super 727,503 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration816 FPX
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 18 Nov 2025 38,832 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 38,502 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 38,105 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 37,904 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 37,507 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 37,127 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 36,582 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 35,451 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 32,652 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 30,139 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 28,148 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

handbrake efficiency only just met

Pass 10 Nov 2014 26,545 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 23,779 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 22,939 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 20,408 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 20,408 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 17,882 miles

off side lower trunion worn

Pass 23 Jul 2008 15,516 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 11,287 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 7,051 miles

oil leak

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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816 FPX is a 1990 Caterham Super 7 in Blue with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1990 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 27,503 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 816 FPX, 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 36 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 816 FPX registered?

816 FPX is a 1990 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 13 February 1990.

Is 816 FPX safe to buy?

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