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Q429KKL

1971 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,005 mi
Last recorded2,005 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 1971 Caterham Seven (S3)21,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ429KKL
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 2 Jan 2013 2,005 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 13,841 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 13,220 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 12,482 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 11,626 miles

Ehaust emission H/C reading very high

Pass 2 May 2007 10,965 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 9,686 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2005 8,384 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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Q429KKL is a 1971 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 Q429KKL, 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 Q429KKL registered?

Q429KKL is a 1971 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is Q429KKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q429KKL shows 8 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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