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Q473MNO

1990 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,798 mi
Last recorded47,798 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Caterham Super 727,503 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ473MNO
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 6 May 2026 47,798 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 46,777 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 46,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 45,241 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 44,625 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 44,071 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 43,127 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 42,116 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 40,880 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 38,872 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 37,257 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 35,862 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 34,202 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 32,371 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 30,843 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 29,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2007 27,479 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 27 May 2006 25,516 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Caterham Super 7?

Based on 10,821 MOT tests across 781 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
781
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 140
Steering rack gaiter split 93
fog lamp not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 79
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62
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Q473MNO is a 1990 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1990 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 27,503 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham Super 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q473MNO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Super 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 36 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Q473MNO registered?

Q473MNO is a 1990 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 3 August 1990.

Is Q473MNO safe to buy?

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