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Q547RFM

1995 Caterham 7

Blue Petrol 1691cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,170 mi
Last recorded24,170 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2009
Typical for 1995 Caterham 717,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ547RFM
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,691cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2009 24,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 23,817 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 23,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 23,349 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 22,982 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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Q547RFM is a 1995 Caterham 7 in Blue with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1995 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 17,747 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 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q547RFM, 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 31 years old, this Caterham 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q547RFM registered?

Q547RFM is a 1995 Caterham 7, first registered on 11 April 1995.

Is Q547RFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q547RFM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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