1988 Caterham Cars 1.7L Petrol · Q496 RAE
1988 Caterham Cars (1.7L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1988. Recorded mileage 20,250 miles. MOT valid until 15/09/2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- CATERHAM CARS
- Year / Origin
- 1988
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/09/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 20,250 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1691cc
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Q496 RAE Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2025
- 20,250 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Q496 RAE Mileage History
- 14/02/202220,111 mi
- 17/09/202520,250 mi+139 mi
Average of roughly 39 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
Q496 RAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Caterham Cars Unknown (Q496 RAE) between February 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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