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V636 NGA

1999 Caterham Super 7

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,307 mi
Last recorded43,307 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Caterham Super 717,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV636 NGA
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 43,307 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2025 43,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 43,028 miles

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

Rear brake pads wearing

Pass 21 Jul 2023 42,683 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 42,683 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 42,093 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 42,093 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 41,650 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 41,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 41,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2020 41,200 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 40,649 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 40,649 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 40,266 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 40,654 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 39,821 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 39,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 39,459 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 39,065 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 38,479 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 37,347 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 37,347 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 37,130 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 37,130 miles

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 35,947 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2009 35,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 32,747 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 4,159 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 4,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 27,333 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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V636 NGA is a 1999 Caterham Super 7 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V636 NGA, 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 V636 NGA registered?

V636 NGA is a 1999 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 10 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V636 NGA shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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