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A7 ALJ

1989 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

6,642 mi
Last recorded6,642 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 1989 Caterham Super 724,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 ALJ
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 6,642 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs inner faces have slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 6,445 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 6,160 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 5,620 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 5,620 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 5,620 miles

Coolant leak

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both sides front/rear disc's

slight damage to sump

visual check on emissions as engine is 1965

Fail 10 Oct 2011 5,620 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front/rear disc's scored

damage to sump

Fail 28 Mar 2011 5,620 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front/rear disc's scored

damage to sump

Pass 23 May 2008 5,620 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 5,620 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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A7 ALJ is a 1989 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1989 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 24,882 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 A7 ALJ, 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 37 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A7 ALJ is a 1989 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 5 May 1989.

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