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Q707YRX

1989 Caterham 7

Red Petrol 1691cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,871 mi
Last recorded27,871 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 1989 Caterham 720,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ707YRX
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,691cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2015 27,871 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 26,369 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 24,598 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 22,159 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 19,781 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 17,741 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 15,805 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 13,864 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 12,838 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 11,383 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 9,853 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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Q707YRX is a 1989 Caterham 7 in Red with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 Q707YRX, 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 Q707YRX registered?

Q707YRX is a 1989 Caterham 7, first registered on 7 August 1989.

Is Q707YRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q707YRX shows 11 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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