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Q843MEV

1986 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

12,864 mi
Last recorded12,864 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 1986 Caterham Super 710,502 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ843MEV
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 12,864 miles

Oil leak from rear diff, but not excessive

Oil leak, but not excessive

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 12,382 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak but not excessive from diff

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 12,378 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive From diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 12,153 miles

Oil leak from engine area

Oil leak from rear diff

Pass 20 Feb 2015 11,762 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 11,600 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 11,309 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 10,793 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 10,502 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 9,889 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Super 7?

Based on 10,821 MOT tests across 781 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
781
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 140
Steering rack gaiter split 93
fog lamp not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 79
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62
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Q843MEV is a 1986 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1986 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 10,502 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham Super 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q843MEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Super 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 40 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q843MEV registered?

Q843MEV is a 1986 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 9 May 1986.

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