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Q64HNR

1989 Caterham Super 7

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

14,244 mi
Last recorded14,244 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 1989 Caterham Super 724,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ64HNR
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 14,244 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 14,220 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 21 Jun 2011 13,324 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

chip mark in screen

Fail 21 Jun 2011 13,324 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

chip mark in screen

Pass 17 May 2010 12,898 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 12,898 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 12,390 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 12,390 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 11,480 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 11,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 11,443 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 11,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2005

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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Q64HNR is a 1989 Caterham Super 7 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1989 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 24,882 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 Q64HNR, 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 37 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q64HNR registered?

Q64HNR is a 1989 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 9 August 1989.

Is Q64HNR safe to buy?

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