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Q229MTW

1996 Caterham Super 7

Blue Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

15,624 mi
Last recorded15,624 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Caterham Super 719,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ229MTW
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 15,624 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 15,261 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 15,301 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 14,862 miles

low effort on o/s/r service & parking brake

Pass 21 Apr 2015 14,667 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 14,461 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 14,037 miles

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 24 Apr 2012 13,921 miles

exhaust rubbing on nearside rear tyre.

rear diff leaking oil.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 13,659 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 13,296 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 12,967 miles

exhaust has been touching nearside rear tyre.

Pass 22 Apr 2008 12,632 miles

advise exhaust mounts perished

Pass 16 Apr 2007 12,161 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 11,683 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 11,682 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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Q229MTW is a 1996 Caterham Super 7 in Blue with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1996 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 19,701 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 Q229MTW, 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 30 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q229MTW registered?

Q229MTW is a 1996 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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