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Q590ANJ

1971 Caterham 7

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

18,321 mi
Last recorded18,321 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 1971 Caterham 717,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ590ANJ
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 18,321 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 18,236 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 18,107 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 17,979 miles

Both front tyres are starting to crack.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 17,404 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2014 17,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2012 17,396 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 17,325 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 17,033 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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Q590ANJ is a 1971 Caterham 7 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1971 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 17,179 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 Q590ANJ, 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 55 years old, this Caterham 7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q590ANJ registered?

Q590ANJ is a 1971 Caterham 7, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is Q590ANJ safe to buy?

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