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Q124JCP

1983 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2010
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,118 mi
Last recorded13,118 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 1983 Caterham Seven (S3)53,056 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ124JCP
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2009 13,118 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 1,311 miles

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front wheel arch support braket cracked

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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Q124JCP is a 1983 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 53,056 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 Q124JCP, 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 43 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q124JCP registered?

Q124JCP is a 1983 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 January 1983.

Is Q124JCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q124JCP shows 2 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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