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V241 MCS

1999 Caterham Super 7

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

1,897 mi
Last recorded1,897 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Caterham Super 717,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV241 MCS
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 1,897 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 1,416 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 987 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2024 987 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 654 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 207 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 21,219 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 21,219 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 21,069 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 20,633 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 19,797 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 17,940 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 17,930 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 14,924 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 8,659 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 7,966 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 7,827 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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V241 MCS is a 1999 Caterham Super 7 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 V241 MCS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V241 MCS registered?

V241 MCS is a 1999 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V241 MCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V241 MCS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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