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Q653TYE

1997 Caterham Super 7

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

14,535 mi
Last recorded14,535 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Caterham Super 717,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ653TYE
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 14,535 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 14,534 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2023 14,506 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 14,506 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2021 13,744 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 13,556 miles

HAS AN OIL LEAK

Pass 10 Jul 2019 13,345 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 12,916 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 12,495 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 12,385 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 10,058 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 10,043 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

There is play in steering rack.

Fail 27 Mar 2007 9,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2006 5,735 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 5,730 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 4,731 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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Q653TYE is a 1997 Caterham Super 7 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Q653TYE, 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 Q653TYE registered?

Q653TYE is a 1997 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is Q653TYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q653TYE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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