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Q294DPF

1990 Caterham Seven (S3)

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,208 mi
Last recorded38,208 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 1990 Caterham Seven (S3)25,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ294DPF
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 9 Sep 2016 38,208 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 35,522 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 34,836 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 33,569 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 32,385 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 30,739 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 29,816 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 28,417 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 28,402 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 25,171 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2006 23,908 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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Q294DPF is a 1990 Caterham Seven (S3) in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1990 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 25,735 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 Q294DPF, 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 36 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q294DPF registered?

Q294DPF is a 1990 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 17 May 1990.

Is Q294DPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q294DPF shows 11 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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