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Q184VAF

1971 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1691cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,397 mi
Last recorded22,397 miles
Recorded on3 May 2008
Typical for 1971 Caterham Seven (S3)21,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ184VAF
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,691cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2008 22,397 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 22,191 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 22,191 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2007 22,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2006 21,973 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 21,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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Q184VAF is a 1971 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 21,690 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 Q184VAF, 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 55 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q184VAF registered?

Q184VAF is a 1971 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 January 1971.

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