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Q422CMX

1997 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

9,633 mi
Last recorded9,633 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Caterham Super 717,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ422CMX
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 9,633 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 9,170 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 7,581 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 7,517 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 7,475 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 7,450 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2014 7,450 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 7,381 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 7,301 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 7,016 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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Q422CMX is a 1997 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Q422CMX, 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 Q422CMX registered?

Q422CMX is a 1997 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is Q422CMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q422CMX shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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