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J921 BTW

1992 Caterham Super 7

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

31,810 mi
Last recorded31,810 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Caterham Super 728,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ921 BTW
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 31,810 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 31,796 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 31,762 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 31,761 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 31,759 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 31,759 miles

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 31,757 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 31,755 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 31,753 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 31,753 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2014 31,752 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 31,615 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 31,460 miles

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

exhaust collector bolt missing

Fail 24 Oct 2011 31,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

exhaust collector bolt missing

Pass 20 Aug 2010 31,227 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 29,032 miles

Hydrocarbons very close to limit on idle,finre on fast idle

Offside front brake binding slightly

Oil leak on engine sump(cracked at front)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 29,032 miles

Hydrocarbons close to limit at idle

Oil leak on sump of engine

Pass 17 Aug 2007 28,917 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 28,164 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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J921 BTW is a 1992 Caterham Super 7 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 J921 BTW, 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 J921 BTW registered?

J921 BTW is a 1992 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 1 June 1992.

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