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Q152VMF

1990 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

23,855 mi
Last recorded23,855 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1990 Caterham Seven (S3)25,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ152VMF
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 23,855 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 21,830 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 20,437 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 16,278 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 15,836 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 15,589 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 15,081 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 15,081 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 14,830 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 14,829 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Old fuel leak evidence from bootom of inlet manifold Oil leak possibly from distributer housing

Pass 6 Sep 2008 14,467 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 14,203 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 13,953 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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Q152VMF is a 1990 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Q152VMF, 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 Q152VMF registered?

Q152VMF is a 1990 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 8 May 1990.

Is Q152VMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q152VMF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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