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Q248ANJ

1988 Caterham 7

Silver Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

13,073 mi
Last recorded13,073 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 1988 Caterham 723,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ248ANJ
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 13,073 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 12,429 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 12,108 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 12,105 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 12,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Jun 2012 12,003 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres on 1.6mil limit in centres

Pass 5 Jul 2011 11,892 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres worn in centre of tread

Fail 24 Jun 2010 11,758 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mil limit

offside rear tyre on 1.6 mil limit

Pass 24 Jun 2010 11,758 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mil limit

offside rear tyre on 1.6 mil limit

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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Q248ANJ is a 1988 Caterham 7 in Silver with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1988 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 23,874 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 Q248ANJ, 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 38 years old, this Caterham 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q248ANJ registered?

Q248ANJ is a 1988 Caterham 7, first registered on 4 November 1988.

Is Q248ANJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q248ANJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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