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Q615VAF

1997 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

5,082 mi
Last recorded5,082 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Caterham Super 717,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ615VAF
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 5,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 4,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 4,765 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 4,729 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 4,594 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 4,494 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 4,314 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2015 4,132 miles

Both rear springs become loose when jacked up.

Centre Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Sep 2015 4,132 miles

Both rear springs become loose when jacked up.

Centre Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 3,810 miles

ALL tyres semi slick

Pass 5 Jul 2013 3,565 miles

all tyres semi slick

Fail 4 Jul 2013 3,565 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all tyres semi slick

Pass 17 Jul 2012 3,256 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 2,572 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 2,412 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 2,217 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 2,217 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 1,957 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 1,957 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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Q615VAF is a 1997 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Q615VAF, 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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Q615VAF is a 1997 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 6 June 1997.

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