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Q460VMR

1971 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160 mi
Last recorded160 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2009
Typical for 1971 Caterham Seven (S3)21,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ460VMR
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2009 160 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front reg plate cracked

Fail 19 Jun 2009 160 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front reg plate cracked

Pass 18 Apr 2007 160 miles

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2007 160 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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Q460VMR is a 1971 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 Q460VMR, 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 Q460VMR registered?

Q460VMR is a 1971 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 January 1971.

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