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Q471JBW

1986 Caterham Seven

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,103 mi
Last recorded35,103 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ471JBW
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 35,103 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 35,103 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 35,064 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 35,064 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 34,345 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 32,388 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 32,287 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 32,207 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 32,121 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 31,755 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 31,445 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 30,589 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 30,378 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 30,005 miles

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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Q471JBW is a 1986 Caterham Seven in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Q471JBW, 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 40 years old, this Caterham Seven is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q471JBW registered?

Q471JBW is a 1986 Caterham Seven, first registered on 22 April 1986.

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