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Q729NYB

1971 Caterham 7

Red Petrol 1696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,942 mi
Last recorded44,942 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 1971 Caterham 717,179 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ729NYB
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,696cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 44,942 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 44,033 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 42,474 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 41,579 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 40,465 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 40,465 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 39,324 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 38,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 38,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 37,460 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 36,700 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 35,271 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 33,776 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 31,301 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 27,654 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 27,654 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 25,850 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 22,859 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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Q729NYB is a 1971 Caterham 7 in Red with a 1,696cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1971 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 17,179 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 Q729NYB, 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 55 years old, this Caterham 7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q729NYB registered?

Q729NYB is a 1971 Caterham 7, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is Q729NYB safe to buy?

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