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ExpiredMileage
28,919 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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n/s rear brake backplate damp
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
n/s rear brake backplate damp
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Caterham Seven (S3)?
Based on 32,485 MOT tests across 2,453 vehicles.
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Q146JBW is a 1984 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1984 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 34,217 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 Q146JBW, 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 42 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was Q146JBW registered?
Q146JBW is a 1984 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 May 1984.
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