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Q983JBW

1989 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,970 mi
Last recorded35,970 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Caterham Super 724,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ983JBW
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2025 35,970 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 34,506 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 32,351 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 31,138 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 29,608 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 27,187 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 25,944 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 25,543 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 22,396 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 20,154 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 18,029 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 16,884 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 13,768 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 10,305 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 8,246 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 7,258 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 6,665 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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Q983JBW is a 1989 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 24,882 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 Q983JBW, 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 37 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q983JBW registered?

Q983JBW is a 1989 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 18 May 1989.

Is Q983JBW safe to buy?

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