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Q280RDM

1989 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1691cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

25,673 mi
Last recorded25,673 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 1989 Caterham Seven (S3)20,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ280RDM
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,691cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 25,673 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 25,641 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 25,590 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 25,535 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 25,217 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 25,015 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 24,810 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 24,446 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 23,772 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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Q280RDM is a 1989 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1989 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 20,870 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 Q280RDM, 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 37 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q280RDM registered?

Q280RDM is a 1989 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 February 1989.

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The MOT history for Q280RDM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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