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Q295JOD

1990 Caterham Seven

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

39,546 mi
Last recorded39,546 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Caterham Seven29,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ295JOD
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 39,546 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 37,950 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 37,045 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 35,993 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 34,270 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 34,260 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 33,342 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 31,903 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 30,632 miles

oil leaks

Pass 17 Mar 2016 29,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leaks

Pass 3 Mar 2015 27,942 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 26,523 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 24,566 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 21,960 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine damp with oil

Fail 29 Mar 2011 21,946 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine damp with oil

Pass 1 Apr 2010 20,582 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 17,422 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 17,325 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 17,324 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2007 16,139 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 16,139 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 44,454 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 44,453 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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Q295JOD is a 1990 Caterham Seven in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1990 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 29,004 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 Q295JOD, 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 36 years old, this Caterham Seven is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Q295JOD is a 1990 Caterham Seven, first registered on 11 January 1990.

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