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Q291VOH

1971 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2011
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,646 mi
Last recorded7,646 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2010
Typical for 1971 Caterham Seven (S3)21,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ291VOH
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 5 Jul 2010 7,646 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 6,509 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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Q291VOH is a 1971 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 Q291VOH, 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 Q291VOH registered?

Q291VOH is a 1971 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is Q291VOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q291VOH shows 2 tests 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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