MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,100 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
n/s/r brake slightly stiff to rotate
steering tight
throttle cable rubbing on steering column
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear fog lamp not working
steering tight
throttle cable rubbing on steering column
binding to nearside rear brake
offside parking brake performance slightly low
rear brake imbalance
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
nearside rear brake binding
Offside rear brake binding slightly
Nearside rear brake binding slightly
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Slight binding to nearside rear brake
How Reliable is the Caterham 7?
Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Q783OOR is a 1996 Caterham 7 in Green with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
Across all 1996 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 22,972 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 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q783OOR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Caterham 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 30 years old, this Caterham 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was Q783OOR registered?
Q783OOR is a 1996 Caterham 7, first registered on 29 October 1996.
Is Q783OOR safe to buy?
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