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J564 FNG

1992 Caterham Super 7

Red Petrol 1750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

8,892 mi
Last recorded8,892 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Caterham Super 728,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ564 FNG
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 8,892 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 8,818 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 8,809 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 8,769 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

throttle and clutch cables fouling steering column

Fail 4 Oct 2023 8,769 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

throttle and clutch cables fouling steering column

Pass 30 Sep 2022 8,513 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides rears. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 8,495 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides rears. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 8,475 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

screws on steering wheel loose

Pass 14 May 2019 8,425 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 8,201 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 8,173 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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J564 FNG is a 1992 Caterham Super 7 in Red with a 1,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J564 FNG, 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 J564 FNG registered?

J564 FNG is a 1992 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 27 May 1992.

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The MOT history for J564 FNG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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