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A2 RUP

1989 Caterham Super 7

Red Petrol 1690cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

21,890 mi
Last recorded21,890 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 1989 Caterham Super 724,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 RUP
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,690cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 21,890 miles

Difficult to get through emissions test

Slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

o/s/f brake sticking slightly

Pass 6 Oct 2017 21,858 miles

Hard to get through emmisions test

Slight bind on o/s/f brake

Pass 10 Aug 2016 21,791 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake grabbing slightly

Pass 15 Jun 2015 21,650 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 21,625 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 21,549 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 21,422 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 21,202 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 21,202 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 21,108 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 20,919 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 20,884 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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A2 RUP is a 1989 Caterham Super 7 in Red with a 1,690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1989 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 24,882 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 A2 RUP, 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 37 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A2 RUP registered?

A2 RUP is a 1989 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 29 June 1989.

Is A2 RUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 RUP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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