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Q721RNH

1989 Caterham 7

Green Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

12,556 mi
Last recorded12,556 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1989 Caterham 720,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ721RNH
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 12,556 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 12,211 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 11,302 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 11,158 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 11,158 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 11,002 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 10,902 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 10,889 miles

advise slight blow from exhaust manifold gasket

Fail 19 Aug 2006 10,634 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 10,634 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 10,502 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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Q721RNH is a 1989 Caterham 7 in Green with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Q721RNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Q721RNH registered?

Q721RNH is a 1989 Caterham 7, first registered on 20 October 1989.

Is Q721RNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q721RNH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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