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Q765JKO

1987 Caterham Seven

Green Petrol 1650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,141 mi
Last recorded14,141 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ765JKO
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,650cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 14,141 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 14,109 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 14,078 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 May 2008 14,050 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 13,771 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 13,763 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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Q765JKO is a 1987 Caterham Seven in Green with a 1,650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

The most common reason a Caterham Seven fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q765JKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 39 years old, this Caterham Seven is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q765JKO registered?

Q765JKO is a 1987 Caterham Seven, first registered on 18 May 1987.

Is Q765JKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q765JKO shows 6 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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