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Q506ANJ

1989 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1691cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

7,648 mi
Last recorded7,648 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 1989 Caterham Seven (S3)20,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ506ANJ
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,691cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 7,648 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play VERY SLIGHT (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive VERY SLIGHT FROM ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 7,309 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 7,309 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam relay issue (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 7,125 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 6,816 miles

Coolant leak coolant overflow pipe ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine leak(s) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 6,558 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 6,226 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 6,111 miles

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

hazard light tell tail not working but able to see both near and offside wing mounted indicator lamps

Pass 19 Jul 2014 5,932 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 5,794 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 5,774 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 5,618 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 5,483 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 5,305 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 5,098 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 4,737 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 4,442 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 4,138 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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Q506ANJ is a 1989 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1989 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 20,870 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 Q506ANJ, 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 37 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Q506ANJ is a 1989 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 15 November 1989.

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