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Q392CMX

1997 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

16,185 mi
Last recorded16,185 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Caterham Super 717,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ392CMX
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 16,185 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 13,816 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 13,767 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunnion bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 13,163 miles

Offside Rear Slight end float on bearing

Fail 24 Sep 2020 13,163 miles

Offside Rear Slight end float on bearing

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 12,195 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 11,389 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 8,895 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 8,895 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 7,495 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 6,809 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 6,809 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 6,724 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2012 6,682 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2012 6,682 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2011 6,560 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 6,410 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 6,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 6,121 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 6,034 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 5,725 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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Q392CMX is a 1997 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Q392CMX, 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 Q392CMX registered?

Q392CMX is a 1997 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is Q392CMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q392CMX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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