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Q31NUR

1993 Caterham Seven (S3)

Orange Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,442 mi
Last recorded10,442 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2008
Typical for 1993 Caterham Seven (S3)23,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ31NUR
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1993
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2008 10,442 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 9,638 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 9,638 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2006 8,807 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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Q31NUR is a 1993 Caterham Seven (S3) in Orange with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 23,663 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 Q31NUR, 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 33 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q31NUR registered?

Q31NUR is a 1993 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 July 1993.

Is Q31NUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q31NUR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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