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Q735FLF

1989 Caterham 7

Red Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

36,219 mi
Last recorded36,219 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 1989 Caterham 720,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ735FLF
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 36,219 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 3,621 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 36,135 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 36,135 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 May 2019 35,968 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 35,908 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 35,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.41mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside side repeater not working,not required

Pass 17 Jun 2017 35,865 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 3,586 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 35,846 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 35,829 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 35,829 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 35,785 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 35,746 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

rear axle oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2012 35,746 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

rear axle oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2011 35,442 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2010 34,748 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2010 34,748 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2009 34,600 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

hand brake difficult to operate whilst wearing seatbelt

oil cooler pipe rubbing on chassis

Pass 2 Jan 2009 34,600 miles

Oil leak

hand brake difficult to operate whilst wearing seatbelt

oil cooler pipe rubbing on chassis

Pass 4 Jan 2008 34,482 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear axle oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2007 33,580 miles

Oil leak

alternator light glowing

carb jet cover missing

Fail 29 Dec 2006 33,580 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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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Q735FLF is a 1989 Caterham 7 in Red with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 Q735FLF, 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 Q735FLF registered?

Q735FLF is a 1989 Caterham 7, first registered on 24 October 1989.

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