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Q218GRN

1992 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,802 mi
Last recorded11,802 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 1992 Caterham Seven (S3)24,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ218GRN
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 11,802 miles

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm

steering rack gaitors starting to perish

Pass 16 May 2013 11,493 miles

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm

steering rack gaitors starting to perish

Pass 8 Mar 2012 11,310 miles

rear brake backing plates slightly damp

steering rack gaitors starting to perish

Pass 18 Aug 2010 10,953 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 10,953 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 10,282 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 9,429 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 8,293 miles

front windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Pass 3 Jun 2006 6,608 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 6,577 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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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Q218GRN is a 1992 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1992 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 24,980 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 Q218GRN, 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 34 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q218GRN registered?

Q218GRN is a 1992 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 18 June 1992.

Is Q218GRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q218GRN shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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