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Q201DPF

1989 Caterham Super 7

Yellow Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

25,868 mi
Last recorded25,868 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 1989 Caterham Super 724,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ201DPF
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 25,868 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 25,810 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 24,859 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 23,918 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 23,519 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 23,050 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 19,553 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 19,542 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 18,495 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 17,341 miles

O/S rear brake readings lower than N/S

Fail 9 Aug 2012 17,331 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak

O/S rear brake readings lower than N/S

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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Q201DPF is a 1989 Caterham Super 7 in Yellow with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Q201DPF, 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 Q201DPF registered?

Q201DPF is a 1989 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 14 December 1989.

Is Q201DPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q201DPF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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