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Q127WET

1989 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1691cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

19,541 mi
Last recorded19,541 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 1989 Caterham Seven (S3)20,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ127WET
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,691cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 19,541 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 1,954 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2014 19,376 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 18,998 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 18,401 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 17,575 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 17,396 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 16,991 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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Q127WET is a 1989 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1989 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 20,870 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 Q127WET, 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 37 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q127WET registered?

Q127WET is a 1989 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 17 August 1989.

Is Q127WET safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q127WET shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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