MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,374 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front number plate size
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside front side repeater wire touching tyre
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Rear Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?
Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Q149PVL is a 1971 Caterham Seven in Green with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 1971 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 25,682 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Caterham Seven fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q149PVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Caterham Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Caterham Seven is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was Q149PVL registered?
Q149PVL is a 1971 Caterham Seven, first registered on 1 January 1971.
Is Q149PVL safe to buy?
The MOT history for Q149PVL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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