MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,487 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
rear fog light not working
Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front tyres wearing across tyre to inner edges
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front tyres wearing across tyre to inner edges
Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
o/s/r park brake low
How Reliable is the Caterham Seven (S3)?
Based on 32,485 MOT tests across 2,453 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Q114JAH is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3) in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 Q114JAH, 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 Q114JAH registered?
Q114JAH is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 11 July 1997.
Is Q114JAH safe to buy?
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