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Q552ANJ

1990 Caterham 7

Red Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2009
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,176 mi
Last recorded14,176 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2008
Typical for 1990 Caterham 715,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ552ANJ
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 11 Feb 2008 14,176 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 13,380 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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Q552ANJ is a 1990 Caterham 7 in Red with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1990 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 15,071 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 Q552ANJ, 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 36 years old, this Caterham 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q552ANJ registered?

Q552ANJ is a 1990 Caterham 7, first registered on 1 March 1990.

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