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J21 STF

1991 Caterham Super 7

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

15,150 mi
Last recorded15,150 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Caterham Super 727,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 STF
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 15,150 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 15,150 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 15,150 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre tread depth 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre tread depth 1.1 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2022 15,134 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 15,078 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 14,947 miles

Nearside Rear C/V boot damaged but still preventing dirt

Fail 7 Jun 2018 14,947 miles

Nearside Rear C/V boot damaged but still preventing dirt

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 14,405 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 7 May 2015 14,389 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front brake discs corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

n/s/r drive shaft boot split

Fail 24 Apr 2015 14,389 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front brake discs corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

n/s/r drive shaft boot split

o/s/f brake grabbing

Pass 9 Apr 2009 14,318 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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J21 STF is a 1991 Caterham Super 7 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1991 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 27,923 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 J21 STF, 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 35 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J21 STF registered?

J21 STF is a 1991 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 20 August 1991.

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