MOT Status
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17,579 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
has no exhaust heat shield fitted
Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Caterham Super 7?
Based on 10,821 MOT tests across 781 vehicles.
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Q255RGT is a 1997 Caterham Super 7 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
Across all 1997 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 17,365 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 Q255RGT, 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 29 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was Q255RGT registered?
Q255RGT is a 1997 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 12 March 1997.
Is Q255RGT safe to buy?
The MOT history for Q255RGT shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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