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J771 YSC

1992 Caterham Super 7

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,581 mi
Last recorded10,581 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 1992 Caterham Super 728,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ771 YSC
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 10,581 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 10,551 miles

Undertrays fitted making close inspection difficult

Fail 29 Jun 2016 10,550 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both bottom ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Undertrays fitted making close inspection difficult

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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J771 YSC is a 1992 Caterham Super 7 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J771 YSC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J771 YSC registered?

J771 YSC is a 1992 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 1 July 1992.

Is J771 YSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J771 YSC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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