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Q564MAV

2000 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

26,504 mi
Last recorded26,504 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Caterham Super 713,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ564MAV
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 26,504 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 26,288 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 26,284 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 24,690 miles

Both front anti roll bar outer bushes badly perished

O/S/F brake binding slightly

Slight play in both kingpins

Fail 1 Aug 2023 24,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Both front anti roll bar outer bushes badly perished

O/S/F brake binding slightly

Slight play in both kingpins

Pass 2 Aug 2022 24,617 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 24,028 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 24,028 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 23,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 22,841 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 22,841 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 22,069 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 21,475 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 20,905 miles

nearside and offside front tyres slight flat spots

Fail 12 May 2016 20,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside front tyres slight flat spots

Pass 21 May 2015 19,947 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 19,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre side wall slightly perished

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 22 May 2014 19,512 miles

coolant leak from top heater hose joint

coolant low

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 24 Dec 2012 19,193 miles

Both headlight beam patterns weak

Both sidfe front anti roll bar outer bushes worn

Handbrake cable rubbing on frame and outer casing worn through

Fail 24 Dec 2012 19,193 miles

Both headlight beam patterns weak

Both sidfe front anti roll bar outer bushes worn

Handbrake cable rubbing on frame and outer casing worn through

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 18,353 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 18,353 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 17,270 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 17,270 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 17,039 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 16,024 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 16,024 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 14,617 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 14,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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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Q564MAV is a 2000 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 62.1%.

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 Q564MAV, 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 Q564MAV registered?

Q564MAV is a 2000 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 17 May 2000.

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The MOT history for Q564MAV shows 29 tests with a 62.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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