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P86 OPX

1997 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,246 mi
Last recorded34,246 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Caterham Super 717,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP86 OPX
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2017 34,246 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 34,206 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 34,181 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 34,006 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 33,952 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 May 2012 33,315 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 32,966 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 32,220 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 30,353 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 29,053 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 27,591 miles

both steering rack gaiters perished †some up and down movement in both front lower swivel joints †rear exhaust mount splitting

Pass 21 Apr 2006 25,056 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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P86 OPX is a 1997 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 17,365 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 P86 OPX, 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 29 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P86 OPX is a 1997 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 2 April 1997.

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