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Q114NRO

1971 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1691cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,036 mi
Last recorded14,036 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2008
Typical for 1971 Caterham Seven (S3)21,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ114NRO
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,691cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2008 14,036 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 12,739 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 11,484 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 10,158 miles

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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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Q114NRO is a 1971 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 21,690 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 Q114NRO, 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 55 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Q114NRO registered?

Q114NRO is a 1971 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is Q114NRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q114NRO shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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