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J26 MTJ

1992 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,238 mi
Last recorded30,238 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 1992 Caterham Super 728,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 MTJ
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 30,238 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 30,003 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 29,998 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 29,779 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 29,542 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 27,772 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 27,271 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 27,200 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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Pass 18 Apr 2008 26,509 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 25,392 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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J26 MTJ is a 1992 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1992 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 28,696 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 J26 MTJ, 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 34 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J26 MTJ registered?

J26 MTJ is a 1992 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 7 April 1992.

Is J26 MTJ safe to buy?

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