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Q830JFC

1971 Caterham Super 7

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

5,523 mi
Last recorded5,523 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 1971 Caterham Super 720,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ830JFC
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 5,523 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 5,509 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2011 5,469 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 5,362 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 5,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Caterham Super 7?

Based on 10,821 MOT tests across 781 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
781
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 140
Steering rack gaiter split 93
fog lamp not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 79
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62
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Q830JFC is a 1971 Caterham Super 7 in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 20,506 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 Super 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q830JFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Super 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q830JFC registered?

Q830JFC is a 1971 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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