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Q439UWP

1987 Caterham 7

Red Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

22,799 mi
Last recorded22,799 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ439UWP
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 22,799 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 22,468 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 22,468 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 22,121 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 21,913 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 21,612 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 21,083 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 20,985 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 20,789 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 20,220 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 19,889 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 19,614 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 19,603 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 19,603 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 19,505 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 May 2011 19,505 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 19,497 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 19,456 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 19,421 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 19,355 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside steering rack clamp would benifit from longer bolts.

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 19,355 miles

Nearside steering rack clamp would benifit from longer bolts.

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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Q439UWP is a 1987 Caterham 7 in Red with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Q439UWP, 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 39 years old, this Caterham 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q439UWP registered?

Q439UWP is a 1987 Caterham 7, first registered on 13 March 1987.

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