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Q268ERT

1997 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,758 mi
Last recorded17,758 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2006
Typical for 1997 Caterham Seven (S3)20,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ268ERT
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 7 Dec 2006 17,758 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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Q268ERT is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 20,400 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 Q268ERT, 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 29 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q268ERT registered?

Q268ERT is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 22 December 1997.

Is Q268ERT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q268ERT shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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