MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,934 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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N/S/R TOP SUSPENSION FRONT BUSH WORN
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
Nearside both brakes binding
engine "smoky"
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
engine smoking
engine oil leaks
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
engine oil leaks
both engine mountings separated
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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