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Q880JBW

1988 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,581 mi
Last recorded43,581 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2010
Typical for 1988 Caterham Super 723,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ880JBW
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2010 43,581 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 42,080 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 41,802 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 41,503 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 40,146 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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Q880JBW is a 1988 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 23,001 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 Q880JBW, 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 38 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q880JBW registered?

Q880JBW is a 1988 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 1 October 1988.

Is Q880JBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q880JBW shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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