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Q957DPF

1992 Caterham 7

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,286 mi
Last recorded23,286 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 1992 Caterham 719,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ957DPF
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 23,286 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 23,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 22,918 miles

nearside front tyre on limit suggest early attention

Pass 24 Feb 2007 22,505 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 22,505 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Caterham 7?

Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
570
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 71
fog lamp not working 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 35
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Q957DPF is a 1992 Caterham 7 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1992 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 19,902 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 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q957DPF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 34 years old, this Caterham 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q957DPF registered?

Q957DPF is a 1992 Caterham 7, first registered on 23 October 1992.

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