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Q649ANJ

1990 Caterham Super 7

White Petrol 1691cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,477 mi
Last recorded17,477 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 1990 Caterham Super 727,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ649ANJ
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,691cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 17,477 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 17,464 miles

osr wheel slightly binding

park brake recording little effort

possible oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2012 17,273 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2012 17,260 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear hub seal leaking slightly

Pass 20 Dec 2008 17,083 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 16,934 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 16,853 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 16,874 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Caterham Super 7?

Based on 10,821 MOT tests across 781 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
781
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 140
Steering rack gaiter split 93
fog lamp not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 79
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62
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Q649ANJ is a 1990 Caterham Super 7 in White with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 27,503 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 Super 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q649ANJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Super 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 36 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Q649ANJ registered?

Q649ANJ is a 1990 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 3 August 1990.

Is Q649ANJ safe to buy?

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