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Q181OCR

1989 Caterham Super 7

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,705 mi
Last recorded34,705 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 1989 Caterham Super 724,882 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ181OCR
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 Apr 2017 34,705 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 32,184 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 32,118 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 31,915 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 31,695 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 31,387 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

small cut in n/s/r tyre not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 24 Aug 2007 31,299 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 31,111 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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Q181OCR is a 1989 Caterham Super 7 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 Q181OCR, 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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What year was Q181OCR registered?

Q181OCR is a 1989 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 13 April 1989.

Is Q181OCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q181OCR shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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