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K7 VTA

1993 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 1690cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

44,179 mi
Last recorded44,179 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 1993 Caterham Super 718,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK7 VTA
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,690cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 44,179 miles

Exhaust box damaged at the front edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Various suspension bolts do not reach the nylock part of the nut, customer reports of locking compound and/or lock washers fitted.

n/s park brake low effort

Pass 19 Dec 2016 42,445 miles

Some movement front anti roll bar outer joints

Suction mounted mirror fitted to o/s door.

n/s park brake low effort

o/s/r A frame bolt does not reach nylon part of lock nut, customer reports that a lock washer has been fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2015 38,923 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 36,029 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 33,348 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 30,859 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 29,102 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 27,719 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 27,160 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 27,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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K7 VTA is a 1993 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 1,690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1993 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 18,805 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 K7 VTA, 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 33 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K7 VTA registered?

K7 VTA is a 1993 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 8 April 1993.

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