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Q37DPF

1989 Caterham Seven

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

12,419 mi
Last recorded12,419 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Caterham Seven19,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ37DPF
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 12,419 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 9,159 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 6,901 miles

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))

Fail 24 May 2023 6,901 miles

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))

Pass 16 May 2022 5,895 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 2,901 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 28,817 miles

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))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 26,745 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 26,745 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 24,805 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 23,393 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 19,576 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 19,444 miles

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 16,112 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 14,527 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 14,509 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 12,815 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 11,264 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 10,658 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 8,686 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 7,483 miles

Coolant leak

Rear brake balance just within limits

Pass 10 Jan 2007 6,723 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 6,723 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2006 6,711 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 5,059 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 5,059 miles

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.

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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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.

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