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Q588ANJ

1990 Caterham Unknown

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,181 mi
Last recorded31,181 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ588ANJ
MakeCaterham
ModelUnknown
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 31,181 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 31,129 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2023 31,117 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle offside very weak and nearside not working at all (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system underbonnet leaking brake fluid (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2022 30,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Nsf osf osr (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 30,575 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Front transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2021 30,575 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Front transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2020 30,248 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 29,755 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Unknown?

Based on 6,813 MOT tests across 1,493 vehicles.

88.6%
Pass Rate
658
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
1,493
On UK Roads
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Q588ANJ is a 1990 Caterham Unknown in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The Caterham Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 36 years old, this Caterham Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Q588ANJ is a 1990 Caterham Unknown, first registered on 11 May 1990.

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