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F799 UBK

1989 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

66,431 mi
Last recorded66,431 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 1989 Caterham Super 724,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF799 UBK
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 66,431 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 66,226 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 66,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small cut to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 66,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has small cuts to sidwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 66,030 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has small cuts to sidwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 65,874 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 65,873 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested DUE TO CONDITION OF EXHAUST (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side LOW READING (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side LOW READING (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 65,846 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 65,552 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 65,314 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 65,061 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 65,061 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 64,662 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 64,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 64,364 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 64,147 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 64,119 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 64,116 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 63,990 miles

cuts to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall.

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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F799 UBK is a 1989 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F799 UBK, 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 F799 UBK registered?

F799 UBK is a 1989 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 23 June 1989.

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