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Q675JKP

1989 Caterham 7

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,738 mi
Last recorded6,738 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Caterham 720,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ675JKP
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2026 6,738 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 6,724 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 6,665 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 6,645 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 6,574 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 6,491 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 6,427 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 6,304 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 6,195 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 6,109 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 6,020 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 5,987 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 5,901 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 5,848 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 5,634 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 5,457 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 5,391 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 5,225 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 5,048 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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Q675JKP is a 1989 Caterham 7 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 20,879 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 Q675JKP, 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 37 years old, this Caterham 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q675JKP registered?

Q675JKP is a 1989 Caterham 7, first registered on 14 April 1989.

Is Q675JKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q675JKP shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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