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Q938YRX

1990 Caterham 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

8,770 mi
Last recorded8,770 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 1990 Caterham 715,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ938YRX
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2014 8,770 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 8,721 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 8,472 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 8,434 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 8,396 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 8,346 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 8,285 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 8,021 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2007 8,012 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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Q938YRX is a 1990 Caterham 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1990 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 15,071 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 Q938YRX, 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 36 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 Q938YRX registered?

Q938YRX is a 1990 Caterham 7, first registered on 4 September 1990.

Is Q938YRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q938YRX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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