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Q109HVG

1997 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

1,969 mi
Last recorded1,969 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Caterham Seven (S3)20,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ109HVG
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 1,969 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 1,969 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 1,177 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 1,177 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 113 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 18,738 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 18,163 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 18,132 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 17,730 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 16,628 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 14,575 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 13,516 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 10,611 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 10,542 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 9,860 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 9,855 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 8,963 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 8,105 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven (S3)?

Based on 32,485 MOT tests across 2,453 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
613
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
2,453
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 476
Steering rack gaiter split 309
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 206
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 188
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 185
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Q109HVG is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 20,400 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 (S3) fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 476 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q109HVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven (S3) typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 29 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q109HVG registered?

Q109HVG is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 November 1997.

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The MOT history for Q109HVG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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