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XRY 232J

1971 Caterham Super 7

Multi-colour Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

6,312 mi
Last recorded6,312 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1971 Caterham Super 720,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRY 232J
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1971
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 6,312 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 6,293 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 6,292 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 6,191 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 6,191 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 6,045 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear no. plate cracked

Fail 31 Jul 2018 6,045 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s/r brake poor (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear no. plate cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2015 5,984 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 5,868 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 5,754 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 5,725 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 5,715 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 5,536 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 5,365 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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XRY 232J is a 1971 Caterham Super 7 in Multi-colour with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1971 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 20,506 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 XRY 232J, 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 55 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XRY 232J registered?

XRY 232J is a 1971 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 17 February 1971.

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