MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,646 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Inner cv gator perished
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear inner sidewall perishing
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear inner sidewall perishing
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
reverse lights not working
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
reverse lights not working
slight smoke from exhaust on start up
Exhaust downpipe clamp missing. Exhaust is still secure and not blowing.
Front number plate cracked but still legible and secure.
Slight play in NSF wheel. Possible bearing or bush.
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust downpipe clamp missing. Exhaust is still secure and not blowing.
Front number plate cracked but still legible and secure.
Slight play in NSF wheel. Possible bearing or bush.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?
Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.
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Q398LEG is a 1988 Caterham Seven in Green with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
Across all 1988 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 19,460 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 Seven fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q398LEG, 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 38 years old, this Caterham Seven is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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Q398LEG is a 1988 Caterham Seven, first registered on 18 May 1988.
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