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Q56UKG

1990 Caterham Seven

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

3,251 mi
Last recorded3,251 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 1990 Caterham Seven29,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ56UKG
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 3,251 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

battery insecure but repaired at test station

slight exhaust blow

slight oil leaks

Pass 18 Jul 2018 2,952 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 2,952 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 2,792 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 2,792 miles

Central Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 19 May 2016 2,468 miles

EXHAUST REAR MOUNT PERISHED

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2016 2,468 miles

EXHAUST REAR MOUNT PERISHED

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 11 May 2015 2,257 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 2,257 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 20,476 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

lift in rear diff flange

Pass 15 Apr 2014 2,045 miles

lift in rear diff flange

Fail 11 Aug 2011 1,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

alternater insecure

Pass 11 Aug 2011 1,877 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

alternater insecure

Pass 10 Aug 2010 1,255 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 422 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008

Centre Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2008

Centre Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 5,089 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 5,089 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 4,183 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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Q56UKG is a 1990 Caterham Seven in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1990 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 29,004 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 Seven fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q56UKG, 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 36 years old, this Caterham Seven is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Q56UKG is a 1990 Caterham Seven, first registered on 23 March 1990.

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