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Q77DPF

1971 Caterham 7

Red Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,747 mi
Last recorded7,747 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 1971 Caterham 717,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ77DPF
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 May 2016 7,747 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 7,692 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 7,655 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 7,582 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 May 2012 7,566 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 7,556 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight low effort from nearside rear service brake

Pass 8 Apr 2010 7,504 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 7,460 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 7,454 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight bind from n/s rear brake

Pass 3 May 2007 7,426 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 7,289 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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Q77DPF is a 1971 Caterham 7 in Red with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Q77DPF, 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 Q77DPF registered?

Q77DPF is a 1971 Caterham 7, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is Q77DPF safe to buy?

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