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Q982ENR

1989 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,523 mi
Last recorded49,523 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 1989 Caterham Super 724,882 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ982ENR
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 49,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 49,517 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (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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Q982ENR is a 1989 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Q982ENR, 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 Q982ENR registered?

Q982ENR is a 1989 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 17 May 1989.

Is Q982ENR safe to buy?

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