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Q398LEG

1988 Caterham Seven

Green Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

30,646 mi
Last recorded30,646 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 1988 Caterham Seven19,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ398LEG
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 30,646 miles

Nearside Rear Inner cv gator perished

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 30,273 miles

Nearside Rear inner sidewall perishing

Fail 1 Oct 2019 30,273 miles

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))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 29,727 miles

reverse lights not working

Fail 15 Sep 2018 29,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

reverse lights not working

Pass 3 Oct 2017 29,449 miles

slight smoke from exhaust on start up

Pass 6 Sep 2016 29,274 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 28,940 miles

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.

Fail 13 Aug 2015 28,940 miles

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.

Pass 20 May 2014 28,371 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 28,057 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 27,183 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 27,060 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 27,060 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 26,557 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 26,380 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 26,378 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 26,188 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 26,188 miles

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.

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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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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