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Q259VMR

1994 Caterham Seven

Black Petrol 1690cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

16,405 mi
Last recorded16,405 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 1994 Caterham Seven17,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ259VMR
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,690cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 16,405 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 16,341 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 16,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 16,270 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 16,123 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 16,050 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 15,956 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 15,795 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 15,726 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 14,735 miles

very slight play and knock from steering rack pinion when turned under load

Fail 22 Jul 2005 14,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

very slight play and knock from steering rack pinion when turned under load

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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Q259VMR is a 1994 Caterham Seven in Black with a 1,690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1994 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 17,281 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 Seven fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q259VMR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 32 years old, this Caterham Seven is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q259VMR registered?

Q259VMR is a 1994 Caterham Seven, first registered on 1 May 1994.

Is Q259VMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q259VMR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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