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Q136RNV

1992 Caterham Super 7

Purple Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,404 mi
Last recorded37,404 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Caterham Super 728,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ136RNV
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 37,404 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 37,404 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 37,400 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 36,806 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 36,790 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 36,790 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 35,821 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 34,421 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 34,421 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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Q136RNV is a 1992 Caterham Super 7 in Purple with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Q136RNV, 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 Q136RNV registered?

Q136RNV is a 1992 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 13 March 1992.

Is Q136RNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q136RNV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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