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Q929NRO

1971 Caterham 7

Silver Petrol 1691cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,006 mi
Last recorded13,006 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 1971 Caterham 717,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ929NRO
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,691cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 13,006 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 12,978 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 12,978 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 12,961 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 12,961 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 12,943 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 12,847 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 12,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 12,677 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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Q929NRO is a 1971 Caterham 7 in Silver with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 17,179 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 Q929NRO, 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 55 years old, this Caterham 7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q929NRO registered?

Q929NRO is a 1971 Caterham 7, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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