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Q576YRX

1989 Caterham Seven

Red Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,639 mi
Last recorded20,639 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2011
Typical for 1989 Caterham Seven19,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ576YRX
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 15 Oct 2011 20,639 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 19,688 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 18,522 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 17,362 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 15,864 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 19 Sep 2006 14,279 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 13,151 miles

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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Q576YRX is a 1989 Caterham Seven in Red with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Q576YRX, 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 Q576YRX registered?

Q576YRX is a 1989 Caterham Seven, first registered on 14 March 1989.

Is Q576YRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q576YRX shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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