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Q141PFW

1990 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

32,717 mi
Last recorded32,717 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2010
Typical for 1990 Caterham Seven (S3)25,735 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ141PFW
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2010 32,717 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 32,716 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 32,467 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 32,467 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 32,204 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 19 Jun 2006 31,821 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 31,821 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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Q141PFW is a 1990 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1990 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 25,735 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 Q141PFW, 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 36 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q141PFW registered?

Q141PFW is a 1990 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 16 October 1990.

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