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Q255RGT

1997 Caterham Super 7

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

17,579 mi
Last recorded17,579 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Caterham Super 717,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ255RGT
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 17,579 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 17,084 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 15,572 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 14,420 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 13,311 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 12,634 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 10,990 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2013 10,585 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 10,179 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

has no exhaust heat shield fitted

Fail 3 May 2012 10,176 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2011 10,164 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2010 9,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2010 9,975 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2008 9,965 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 9,965 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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Q255RGT is a 1997 Caterham Super 7 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 Q255RGT, 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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What year was Q255RGT registered?

Q255RGT is a 1997 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 12 March 1997.

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