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Q309VAB

1992 Caterham 7

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

4,092 mi
Last recorded4,092 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 1992 Caterham 719,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ309VAB
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 4,092 miles

oil sump damaged

Fail 21 Aug 2023 4,090 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

oil sump damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2016 4,020 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 3,966 miles

oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2014 3,900 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 3,882 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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Pass 11 Sep 2013 3,848 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 3,832 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 3,780 miles

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Pass 25 May 2011 3,584 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 2,537 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 2,537 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 2,033 miles

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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Q309VAB is a 1992 Caterham 7 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1992 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 19,902 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 Q309VAB, 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 34 years old, this Caterham 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q309VAB registered?

Q309VAB is a 1992 Caterham 7, first registered on 18 May 1992.

Is Q309VAB safe to buy?

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