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Q462RRP

1999 Caterham Seven (S3)

Multi-colour Petrol 1691cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

14,539 mi
Last recorded14,539 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Caterham Seven (S3)17,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ462RRP
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,691cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 14,539 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 14,498 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective rubber splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 May 2024 14,498 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure clevis pin missing (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective rubber splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2023 14,401 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 14,401 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated (4.11 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 14,182 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 14,083 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 14,082 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2019 13,755 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2018 13,627 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 13,087 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 12,717 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 11,327 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 11,084 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 10,534 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 9,739 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 8,797 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 8,422 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 7,716 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 6,777 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 4,873 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 2,962 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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Q462RRP is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3) in Multi-colour with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 Q462RRP, 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 Q462RRP registered?

Q462RRP is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is Q462RRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q462RRP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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