MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,419 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Noise from Wheel area on rotation
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Coolant leak
Rear brake balance just within limits
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Battery insecure
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?
Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.
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Q37DPF is a 1989 Caterham Seven in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 1989 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 19,829 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 Q37DPF, 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 37 years old, this Caterham Seven is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was Q37DPF registered?
Q37DPF is a 1989 Caterham Seven, first registered on 1 May 1989.
Is Q37DPF safe to buy?
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