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Q935MEV

1986 Caterham Super 7

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

5,124 mi
Last recorded5,124 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Caterham Super 710,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ935MEV
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 5,124 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 5,124 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts touching alternator (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 5,124 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 5,124 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 5,124 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 5,124 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 5,124 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 5,124 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 5,124 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2017 5,124 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 5,124 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 5,124 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 5,124 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 5,124 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 5,124 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 5,124 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 5,124 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 5,124 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

offside rear fog lamp not working

Pass 3 Sep 2010 4,499 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 2,975 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 2,975 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 779 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 779 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cant check fuel cap {no key]

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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Q935MEV is a 1986 Caterham Super 7 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 1986 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 10,502 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 Q935MEV, 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 40 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q935MEV registered?

Q935MEV is a 1986 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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