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Q502GHG

1990 Caterham Super 7

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,955 mi
Last recorded39,955 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 1990 Caterham Super 727,503 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ502GHG
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 39,955 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 39,752 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 39,713 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

steering rack boots deteriortating

Pass 3 Nov 2014 39,228 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Oil leak

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 39,228 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Oil leak

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 38,546 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 37,224 miles

Front brakes binding slightly.

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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Q502GHG is a 1990 Caterham Super 7 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Q502GHG, 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.

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Q502GHG is a 1990 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 2 May 1990.

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