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Q408WRX

1985 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,151 mi
Last recorded27,151 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 1985 Caterham Seven (S3)40,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ408WRX
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2014 27,151 miles

Oil leak

nearside front brake binds slightly

Pass 26 Jul 2013 27,062 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front brake binds slightly

Pass 20 Jun 2012 27,016 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 26,762 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 26,629 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 26,185 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 25,887 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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Q408WRX is a 1985 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 40,712 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 Q408WRX, 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 41 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q408WRX registered?

Q408WRX is a 1985 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 15 May 1985.

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