MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,252 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
How Reliable is the Caterham Super 7?
Based on 10,821 MOT tests across 781 vehicles.
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Q87CMV is a 1989 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 1989 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 24,882 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 Q87CMV, 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 37 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was Q87CMV registered?
Q87CMV is a 1989 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 20 November 1989.
Is Q87CMV safe to buy?
The MOT history for Q87CMV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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