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Q986PFE

1990 Caterham 7

Green Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

13,085 mi
Last recorded13,085 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Caterham 715,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ986PFE
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 13,085 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 13,077 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 12,591 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 12,486 miles

Slight play in offside front suspension trunnion.

Pass 1 Aug 2013 12,244 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 12,061 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 11,707 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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Q986PFE is a 1990 Caterham 7 in Green with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Q986PFE, 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.

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What year was Q986PFE registered?

Q986PFE is a 1990 Caterham 7, first registered on 15 June 1990.

Is Q986PFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q986PFE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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