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Q934PES

1989 Caterham Seven

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,581 mi
Last recorded36,581 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 1989 Caterham Seven19,829 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ934PES
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 36,581 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 36,004 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2012 34,849 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 33,777 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2010 33,770 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 33,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2009 33,770 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2008 33,770 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2007 32,804 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 32,804 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 30,530 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 30,530 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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Q934PES is a 1989 Caterham Seven in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 19,829 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 Q934PES, 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 37 years old, this Caterham Seven is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q934PES registered?

Q934PES is a 1989 Caterham Seven, first registered on 26 April 1989.

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