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Q804NVS

2001 Caterham Seven

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

860 mi
Last recorded860 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Caterham Seven17,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ804NVS
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2020 860 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 778 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 755 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 605 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 239 miles

Offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 11 Apr 2014 196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 196 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 157 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 157 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 152 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 152 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak from bottom hose

Pass 16 Mar 2011 54 miles

both front tyre tread depths 2mm

Fail 12 Mar 2011 49 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering column repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e) DANGEROUS

both front tyre tread depths 2mm

Pass 27 Aug 2009 5,317 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 5,315 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Slight Play In Offside Front Wheel Bearing

Pass 27 Mar 2009 4,971 miles

front brakes out of balance (ONLY JUST WITH IN MOT LIMITS)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 4,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 4,373 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 4,373 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

o/s handbrake low effort

Pass 22 Jan 2007 353 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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Q804NVS is a 2001 Caterham Seven in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2001 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 17,134 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 Q804NVS, 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 25 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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Q804NVS is a 2001 Caterham Seven, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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