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Q166OOR

1992 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

46,953 mi
Last recorded46,953 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Caterham Super 728,696 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ166OOR
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 46,953 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 46,342 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 46,342 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 46,047 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 46,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 46,035 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 46,003 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 45,746 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

play in n/s/r half shaft

Fail 19 Oct 2021 45,745 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

play in n/s/r half shaft

Pass 27 Oct 2020 45,449 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse light not working

Fail 12 Oct 2020 45,444 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 44,457 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse light not working

Pass 12 Apr 2018 44,239 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 41,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Washer jet poor

Pass 25 Apr 2016 40,533 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight play in both front hub bearings.

Pass 15 Apr 2015 38,710 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 37,496 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2013 36,367 miles

Oil leak

diff leaking.

Fail 18 Apr 2013 36,367 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Oil leak

diff leaking.

Pass 19 Apr 2012 35,963 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2011 35,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2010 34,357 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 34,357 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 33,048 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 81,593 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 81,593 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 31,027 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 31,027 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 30,185 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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Q166OOR is a 1992 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 Q166OOR, 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 Q166OOR registered?

Q166OOR is a 1992 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 3 August 1992.

Is Q166OOR safe to buy?

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