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Q35KKL

1998 Caterham Super 7

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

13,199 mi
Last recorded13,199 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Caterham Super 718,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ35KKL
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 13,199 miles

handbrake travel getting high

Pass 17 Jan 2019 13,196 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2016 12,732 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 12,732 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear Parking brake linkage flexible mounting worn

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear service brake slight imbalance

Fail 28 Jan 2013 12,732 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear Parking brake linkage flexible mounting worn

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear service brake slight imbalance

Pass 18 Dec 2009 12,736 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 12,732 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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Q35KKL is a 1998 Caterham Super 7 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 18,383 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 Q35KKL, 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 28 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q35KKL registered?

Q35KKL is a 1998 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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