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Q808APN

1998 Caterham Seven

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,731 mi
Last recorded18,731 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Caterham Seven16,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ808APN
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 29 Jul 2016 18,731 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 18,711 miles

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Jul 2014 18,672 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 18,570 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 18,528 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 18,507 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 18,410 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 18,330 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 18,214 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 17,727 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 17,032 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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Q808APN is a 1998 Caterham Seven in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 16,626 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 Q808APN, 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 28 years old, this Caterham Seven is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q808APN registered?

Q808APN is a 1998 Caterham Seven, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is Q808APN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q808APN shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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