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Q819PFE

1989 Caterham 7

Silver Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,865 mi
Last recorded26,865 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Caterham 720,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ819PFE
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2025 26,865 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 26,838 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 26,739 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 26,493 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 26,363 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 26,328 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 26,248 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 26,190 miles

Front water pump seems to be leaking

Rear brakes are dragging a little

Pass 7 Mar 2017 26,003 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 25,612 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 25,264 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 24,815 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 24,492 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 24,048 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 23,257 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 22,732 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 20,879 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 20,137 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 19,500 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 17,393 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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Q819PFE is a 1989 Caterham 7 in Silver with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 Q819PFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Q819PFE registered?

Q819PFE is a 1989 Caterham 7, first registered on 15 December 1989.

Is Q819PFE safe to buy?

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