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Q345JKP

1988 Caterham 7

Green Petrol 1650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,350 mi
Last recorded18,350 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Caterham 723,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ345JKP
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,650cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 18,350 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 18,086 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 17,825 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 17,812 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 17,418 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 17,216 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 17,209 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 17,154 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 17,110 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 16,867 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 16,512 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 15,961 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 15,414 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 15,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake discs poor condition

Fail 7 Oct 2005 15,357 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

oil presure gage pipe on block leaking

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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Q345JKP is a 1988 Caterham 7 in Green with a 1,650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Q345JKP, 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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Q345JKP is a 1988 Caterham 7, first registered on 9 June 1988.

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