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Q170CHH

2001 Caterham Seven (S3)

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,224 mi
Last recorded6,224 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Caterham Seven (S3)16,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ170CHH
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 6,224 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 6,072 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 6,072 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 5,631 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 13 Jul 2017 5,631 miles

Coolant leak ()

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 5,039 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 5,039 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 4,522 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 4,039 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 3,428 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2012 29,435 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2012 29,435 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2011 2,359 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 13,249 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 320 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 320 miles

Steering column repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 4 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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Q170CHH is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3) in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 16,528 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 Q170CHH, 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 25 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Q170CHH registered?

Q170CHH is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 4 April 2001.

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