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Q370HVG

1999 Caterham Seven (S3)

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

930 mi
Last recorded930 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Caterham Seven (S3)17,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ370HVG
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 930 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Aug 2013 747 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 245 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 662 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Lower exhaust mounting deteriorated

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2011 662 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Lower exhaust mounting deteriorated

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2010 362 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 3,877 miles

2 gas emissions test only , uable to identify donor vehicle / engine type

brake hose at master cylinder close to air filter , recommend reposition

fog lamp , may have incorrect wattage bulb , should be 12v21w

offside headlamp image slightly fuzzy

oil leak from engine , suspect breather system

slight drag on offside rear wheel , suspect brake

slight pull to nearside during road brake test indicating imbalance on front brakes

wipers slightly slow , slight judder nearside

Fail 23 Jul 2009 3,873 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

2 gas emissions test only , uable to identify donor vehicle / engine type

brake hose at master cylinder close to air filter , recommend reposition

fog lamp , may have incorrect wattage bulb , should be 12v21w

offside headlamp image slightly fuzzy

oil leak from engine , suspect breather system

slight drag on offside rear wheel , suspect brake

slight pull to nearside during road brake test indicating imbalance on front brakes

wipers slightly slow , slight judder nearside

Pass 17 Jun 2008 3,004 miles

rear number plate rquires repositioning , spare wheel obscuring edge

slight movement in both front shock absorbers , upper & lower bushes

steering feels slightly notchy , suspect u.j. sticky

Fail 16 Jun 2008 3,003 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

rear number plate rquires repositioning , spare wheel obscuring edge

slight movement in both front shock absorbers , upper & lower bushes

steering feels slightly notchy , suspect u.j. sticky

Fail 3 Sep 2007 2,998 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Jul 2006 2,341 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 2,336 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

SLIGHT PLAY STEERING COLUMN U.J.

SURFACE CORROSION ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS

WIPERS SLOW

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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Q370HVG is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3) in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1999 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 17,828 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 Q370HVG, 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 27 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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Q370HVG is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 10 November 1999.

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