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V387 FAE

1999 Caterham Super 7

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

57,393 mi
Last recorded57,393 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Caterham Super 717,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV387 FAE
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 57,393 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 55,135 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 53,061 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 51,726 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 50,413 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 48,992 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 48,506 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 47,745 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 46,811 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 44,195 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 42,577 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 40,884 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 39,276 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2012 36,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 36,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Oct 2011 34,486 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 34,486 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 32,302 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 30,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 28,594 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 27,074 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 24,042 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 22,422 miles

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

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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V387 FAE is a 1999 Caterham Super 7 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1999 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 17,164 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 V387 FAE, 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 27 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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V387 FAE is a 1999 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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