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Q841LKH

1987 Caterham 7

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

25,098 mi
Last recorded25,098 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ841LKH
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 25,098 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 25,098 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Suspect slight fuel leak from top of carburettors

Fail 22 Jul 2020 25,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake holding on after application of Handbrake

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Suspect slight fuel leak from top of carburettors

Pass 30 Dec 2015 25,087 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 25,061 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 25,061 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 25,061 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 25,005 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 24,924 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 26,173 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 24,924 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 24,799 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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Q841LKH is a 1987 Caterham 7 in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Q841LKH, 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 39 years old, this Caterham 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q841LKH registered?

Q841LKH is a 1987 Caterham 7, first registered on 1 April 1987.

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