MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,942 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Caterham 7?
Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for Q729NYB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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