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Q91MNO

1989 Caterham 7

Silver Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,603 mi
Last recorded5,603 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 1989 Caterham 720,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ91MNO
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 5,603 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 5,599 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 5,597 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 5,157 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 4,219 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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Q91MNO is a 1989 Caterham 7 in Silver with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 20,879 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 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q91MNO, 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 37 years old, this Caterham 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Q91MNO registered?

Q91MNO is a 1989 Caterham 7, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is Q91MNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q91MNO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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