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Q907JBW

1988 Caterham Seven

Green Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

18,748 mi
Last recorded18,748 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 1988 Caterham Seven19,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ907JBW
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 18,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2016 17,877 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 17,401 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 16,842 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2013 15,288 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 14,471 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 12,457 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 10,513 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 9,041 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2009 9,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2006 9,000 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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Q907JBW is a 1988 Caterham Seven in Green with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1988 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 19,460 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 Q907JBW, 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 38 years old, this Caterham Seven is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q907JBW registered?

Q907JBW is a 1988 Caterham Seven, first registered on 1 December 1988.

Is Q907JBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q907JBW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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