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Q134CPF

1986 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

11,296 mi
Last recorded11,296 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 1986 Caterham Seven (S3)18,167 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ134CPF
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 11,296 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 11,296 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2015 11,290 miles

slight brake bind n/s front

Pass 4 Dec 2013 11,245 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2013 11,243 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2012 11,242 miles

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 11,242 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 11,107 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all 4 x tyres no tread on outer edges.

Fail 3 Nov 2011 11,104 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all 4 x tyres no tread on outer edges.

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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Q134CPF is a 1986 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1986 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 18,167 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 Q134CPF, 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 40 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q134CPF registered?

Q134CPF is a 1986 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 15 October 1986.

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