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K5 CPS

1992 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,653 mi
Last recorded20,653 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 1992 Caterham Super 728,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 CPS
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 20,653 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 20,653 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 20,653 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 19,989 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 18,691 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 18,691 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 18,362 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 17,899 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 17,378 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 May 2017 16,883 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 May 2017 16,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 15,882 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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K5 CPS is a 1992 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 K5 CPS, 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

How do I check the history of K5 CPS?

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What year was K5 CPS registered?

K5 CPS is a 1992 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 1 January 1992.

Is K5 CPS safe to buy?

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