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Q648MHK

1988 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,393 mi
Last recorded16,393 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Caterham Super 723,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ648MHK
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 16,393 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 15,915 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 15,915 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 15,662 miles

Nearside Front Inner Rack has slight play

Pass 25 Apr 2022 15,130 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 14,493 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 13,817 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 13,263 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 11,643 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 11,537 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear suspenchion locking device faulty

Pass 27 Apr 2016 10,815 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 9,925 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 9,415 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 8,130 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 6,182 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 6,182 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 5,250 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 5,155 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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Q648MHK is a 1988 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1988 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 23,001 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 Q648MHK, 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 38 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q648MHK registered?

Q648MHK is a 1988 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 3 May 1988.

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