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Q896VME

1989 Caterham Super 7

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

9,934 mi
Last recorded9,934 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1989 Caterham Super 724,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ896VME
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 9,934 miles

N/S/R TOP SUSPENSION FRONT BUSH WORN

Pass 12 Aug 2016 9,788 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Nearside both brakes binding

engine "smoky"

Pass 2 Jul 2014 9,772 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 9,763 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine smoking

Pass 17 Jun 2013 9,493 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 8 Jun 2013 9,487 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine oil leaks

Pass 3 Jun 2011 9,301 miles

both engine mountings separated

Pass 26 Jun 2009 9,301 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 9,301 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2006 9,281 miles

Offside rear brake binding on slightly

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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Q896VME is a 1989 Caterham Super 7 in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Q896VME, 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 Q896VME registered?

Q896VME is a 1989 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 1 May 1989.

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