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Q457MNO

1971 Caterham 7

Black Petrol 1690cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,954 mi
Last recorded24,954 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 1971 Caterham 717,179 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ457MNO
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,690cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 21 Jun 2011 24,954 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 24,942 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 24,910 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 24,458 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 24,273 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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Q457MNO is a 1971 Caterham 7 in Black with a 1,690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 17,179 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 Q457MNO, 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 55 years old, this Caterham 7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q457MNO registered?

Q457MNO is a 1971 Caterham 7, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is Q457MNO safe to buy?

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