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Q820RBD

1986 Caterham Seven

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

5,387 mi
Last recorded5,387 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ820RBD
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 5,387 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 5,364 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 5,355 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 5,351 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 5,344 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 5,329 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 5,329 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2015 5,311 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 5,298 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 5,274 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 5,249 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 5,094 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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Q820RBD is a 1986 Caterham Seven in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Q820RBD, 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 40 years old, this Caterham Seven is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q820RBD registered?

Q820RBD is a 1986 Caterham Seven, first registered on 3 July 1986.

Is Q820RBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q820RBD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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