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Q518RGC

1987 Caterham Seven

Red Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

8,060 mi
Last recorded8,060 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ518RGC
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 8,060 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 7,976 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 7,762 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 7,350 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 7,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 7,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 7,195 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 7,116 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 6,885 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

offside rear wheel has slight bind

Fail 20 Aug 2015 6,885 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

offside rear wheel has slight bind

Pass 22 Aug 2014 6,668 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 6,541 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 6,320 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 5,975 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 5,853 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 5,689 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 5,329 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 5,028 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 4,800 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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Q518RGC is a 1987 Caterham Seven in Red with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 Q518RGC, 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 39 years old, this Caterham Seven is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q518RGC registered?

Q518RGC is a 1987 Caterham Seven, first registered on 13 May 1987.

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