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Q144FDF

1990 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1691cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,536 mi
Last recorded34,536 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2010
Typical for 1990 Caterham Seven (S3)25,735 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ144FDF
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,691cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2010 34,536 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 34,399 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 34,390 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 34,084 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 34,079 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 33,322 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 32,420 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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Q144FDF is a 1990 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Q144FDF, 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 Q144FDF registered?

Q144FDF is a 1990 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 May 1990.

Is Q144FDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q144FDF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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