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X186 VGC

2000 Caterham Super 7

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

52,260 mi
Last recorded52,260 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Caterham Super 713,973 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX186 VGC
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2020 52,260 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 52,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 37,114 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 36,366 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 35,670 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 35,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 33,185 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 30,903 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 30,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 May 2014 30,167 miles

car too low to roller brake test carried decelerometer test

Pass 7 Jun 2011 29,689 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 28,869 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 28,869 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 27,859 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 26,687 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 23,352 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 21,744 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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X186 VGC is a 2000 Caterham Super 7 in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2000 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 13,973 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 X186 VGC, 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 26 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 X186 VGC registered?

X186 VGC is a 2000 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 13 September 2000.

Is X186 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X186 VGC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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