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Q595CPF

1988 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 1660cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,667 mi
Last recorded82,667 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Caterham Super 723,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ595CPF
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,660cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 13 May 2026 82,667 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 82,013 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 81,599 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 81,391 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 81,075 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 80,839 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 80,410 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 80,200 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 79,932 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 79,698 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 79,111 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 78,411 miles

both front tyres worn low

Pass 2 Mar 2013 78,030 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 77,788 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 77,609 miles

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

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

hand brake travel would benefit from attention

Pass 24 Feb 2010 77,495 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 76,849 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 76,546 miles

nearside front brake hose would benefit from attention

rear brake balance would benefit from attention

slight binding in offside rear brake

Pass 19 Dec 2006 75,697 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 75,008 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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Q595CPF is a 1988 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 1,660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 23,001 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 Q595CPF, 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 38 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 Q595CPF registered?

Q595CPF is a 1988 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 10 March 1988.

Is Q595CPF safe to buy?

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