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Q281EPV

1990 Caterham Seven

Red Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

73,956 mi
Last recorded73,956 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 1990 Caterham Seven29,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ281EPV
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 73,956 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 71,810 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 70,141 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 68,602 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 66,581 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 64,268 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 63,052 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 59,055 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 57,343 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 55,608 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 53,946 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 51,992 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 50,091 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 47,801 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 47,791 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 46,602 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 45,632 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 45,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 44,418 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 43,377 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 40,919 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 38,920 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 37,330 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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Q281EPV is a 1990 Caterham Seven in Red with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1990 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 29,004 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham Seven fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q281EPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was Q281EPV registered?

Q281EPV is a 1990 Caterham Seven, first registered on 22 August 1990.

Is Q281EPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q281EPV shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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