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Q818DPF

1992 Caterham Super 7

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

43,035 mi
Last recorded43,035 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 1992 Caterham Super 728,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ818DPF
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 43,035 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 43,035 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 42,846 miles

advise parking brake performance just passable

Pass 28 Nov 2022 42,674 miles

advise tyres worn to near limit

advise washers not fitted or screen

Fail 8 Nov 2022 42,661 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 42,650 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

rear fog light discoloured/deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2021 42,239 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 41,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2019 41,504 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 40,996 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 40,711 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 40,181 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 38,919 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 38,056 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 33,658 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 33,658 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 33,653 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 32,725 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 32,725 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Fail 7 May 2009 32,436 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 32,436 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 30,855 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 29,869 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 29,869 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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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Q818DPF is a 1992 Caterham Super 7 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 Q818DPF, 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 Q818DPF registered?

Q818DPF is a 1992 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 16 April 1992.

Is Q818DPF safe to buy?

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