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Q149PVL

1971 Caterham Seven

Green Petrol 1691cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,374 mi
Last recorded36,374 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 1971 Caterham Seven25,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ149PVL
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,691cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 36,374 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 32,993 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 31,675 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 28,602 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 May 2008 28,372 miles

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)

Pass 14 May 2007 25,645 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 May 2006 23,604 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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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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Q149PVL is a 1971 Caterham Seven, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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