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Q187KKE

1992 Caterham 7

Green Petrol 1690cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

26,275 mi
Last recorded26,275 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Caterham 719,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ187KKE
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,690cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 26,275 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 26,212 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 26,128 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 26,120 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2019 26,060 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 25,747 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 25,415 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 24,723 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 22,862 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 22,742 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 22,633 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 22,068 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 21,812 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 21,633 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 21,276 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 21,276 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

How Reliable is the Caterham 7?

Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
570
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 71
fog lamp not working 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 35
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Q187KKE is a 1992 Caterham 7 in Green with a 1,690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1992 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 19,902 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q187KKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 34 years old, this Caterham 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q187KKE registered?

Q187KKE is a 1992 Caterham 7, first registered on 10 September 1992.

Is Q187KKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q187KKE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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