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S391 BKO

1999 Caterham Super 7

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

3,374 mi
Last recorded3,374 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Caterham Super 717,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS391 BKO
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 3,374 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 3,126 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 3,126 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 2,497 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 2,444 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 2,350 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 1,662 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 1,352 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 938 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 538 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 84 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 13,481 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 11,028 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 6,913 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 4,270 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 4,180 miles

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Pass 22 Mar 2006 4,100 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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S391 BKO is a 1999 Caterham Super 7 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1999 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 17,164 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 S391 BKO, 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 27 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S391 BKO registered?

S391 BKO is a 1999 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 25 January 1999.

Is S391 BKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S391 BKO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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