MOT Status
ValidMileage
41,090 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Coil spring corroded NSR and OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Steering rack pinion has play
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mount (6.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Steering rack pinion has play
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mount (6.1.2 (a))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r & n/s/r slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
washer bottle cap missing
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside seat very stiff on runners
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak engine/sump area
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak engine/sump area
Nearside front brake has slight bind
Offside front indicator lens has temporary tape repair
Offside front wheel bearing has slight free play
STRONG ADVISE - Nearside front lower swivel joint has free play
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Both front tyres are close to wear indicators
Nearside front brake has slight bind
Offside front indicator lens has temporary tape repair
Offside front wheel bearing has slight free play
STRONG ADVISE - Nearside front lower swivel joint has free play
A universal suction rear view mirror has been fitted to vehicle and was fitted at time of test
Both front tyres nearing wear indicators
Both rear tyres are on wear indicators
Chips in windscreen
Inlet manifold vacuum pipe split
Nearside front lower suspension ball joint has slight free play
Offside front indicator lens is broken
Offside front wheel bearing has slight free play
Spare tyre deflated
Starter motor main cable needs tightening
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed Under bonnet blue wire (1.9.2c)
Nearside obligatory indirect vision device missing door and centre (8.1.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Both front tyres nearing wear indicators
Both rear tyres are on wear indicators
Chips in windscreen
Inlet manifold vacuum pipe split
Nearside front lower suspension ball joint has slight free play
Offside front indicator lens is broken
Offside front wheel bearing has slight free play
Spare tyre deflated
Starter motor main cable needs tightening
Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
lower windscreen slight damage
nearside and offside front lower suspension joints have slight play/lift
Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm 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)
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm 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)
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside front tyre worn on inside edge
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside front tyre worn on inside edge
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Caterham Super 7?
Based on 10,821 MOT tests across 781 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
P9 REX is a 1999 Caterham Super 7 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 1999 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 17,164 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 P9 REX, 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 27 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of P9 REX?
You can check the full history of P9 REX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was P9 REX registered?
P9 REX is a 1999 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 8 July 1999.
Is P9 REX safe to buy?
The MOT history for P9 REX shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does P9 REX have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P9 REX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.