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Q102UKG

1990 Caterham 7

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

6,637 mi
Last recorded6,637 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 1990 Caterham 715,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ102UKG
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 6,637 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 6,637 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2015 6,618 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 6,618 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 6,618 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 6,618 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 6,618 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 6,618 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 6,618 miles

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

How Reliable is the Caterham 7?

Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
570
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 71
fog lamp not working 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 35
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Q102UKG is a 1990 Caterham 7 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1990 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 15,071 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 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q102UKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 36 years old, this Caterham 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q102UKG registered?

Q102UKG is a 1990 Caterham 7, first registered on 1 June 1990.

Is Q102UKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q102UKG shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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