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Q518KKL

2000 Caterham Super 7

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,132 mi
Last recorded20,132 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Caterham Super 713,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ518KKL
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 20,132 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 20,132 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 19,573 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 19,470 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 19,234 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 19,234 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 18,104 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 18,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear axle/diff centre bush worn

rear exhaust rubber cracked

Pass 4 Jun 2008 17,115 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)

Pass 31 May 2007 13,692 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 13,091 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 13,089 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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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Q518KKL is a 2000 Caterham Super 7 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 13,973 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 Q518KKL, 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 26 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Q518KKL registered?

Q518KKL is a 2000 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 15 May 2000.

Is Q518KKL safe to buy?

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