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Q46NRO

1988 Caterham Seven (S3)

Black Petrol 1691cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,207 mi
Last recorded29,207 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2007
Typical for 1988 Caterham Seven (S3)27,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ46NRO
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,691cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2007 29,207 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 29,177 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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Q46NRO is a 1988 Caterham Seven (S3) in Black with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 27,208 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 Q46NRO, 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 38 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q46NRO registered?

Q46NRO is a 1988 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 25 February 1988.

Is Q46NRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q46NRO shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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