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K20 HPC

1992 Caterham Super 7

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,010 mi
Last recorded39,010 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Caterham Super 728,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK20 HPC
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 39,010 miles

clutch cable / hose fouls steering column

low effort to offside and nearside park brake

play in rear anti-roll bar link ball joints

Fail 20 Aug 2025 39,010 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

clutch cable / hose fouls steering column

low effort to offside and nearside park brake

play in rear anti-roll bar link ball joints

Pass 2 Aug 2024 38,847 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 38,286 miles

advise play in offside and nearside steering rack ends

Pass 7 Jul 2022 37,817 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 36,976 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 35,999 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 35,526 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 33,060 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 30,501 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 30,501 miles

Nearside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 26,804 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 26,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 25,613 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2014 25,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2013 24,648 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 24,648 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 24,254 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 23,729 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 23,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 21,518 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 20,600 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 20,045 miles

full windscreen not fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2006 18,803 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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K20 HPC is a 1992 Caterham Super 7 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K20 HPC, 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 K20 HPC registered?

K20 HPC is a 1992 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 6 October 1992.

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