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Q435KKL

1999 Caterham Seven (S3)

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,139 mi
Last recorded9,139 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Caterham Seven (S3)17,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ435KKL
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2009 9,139 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 9,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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Q435KKL is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3) in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Q435KKL, 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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What year was Q435KKL registered?

Q435KKL is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 10 November 1999.

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