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Q694JKR

1991 Caterham Seven

Yellow Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

1,109 mi
Last recorded1,109 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 1991 Caterham Seven29,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ694JKR
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 1,109 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 1,106 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure main exhaust rubber mount is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid floor is wet under pedal box. unable to pinpoint source.suspect master cylinder leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 7,863 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 7,370 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 7,325 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 6,895 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 6,788 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy N/S & O/S (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2016 6,149 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2007 6,130 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 6,005 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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Q694JKR is a 1991 Caterham Seven in Yellow with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1991 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 29,357 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 Q694JKR, 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 35 years old, this Caterham Seven is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Q694JKR is a 1991 Caterham Seven, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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