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Q56LAH

1997 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,430 mi
Last recorded15,430 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Caterham Seven (S3)20,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ56LAH
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2011 15,430 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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Q56LAH is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 20,400 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 Q56LAH, 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 29 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q56LAH registered?

Q56LAH is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is Q56LAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q56LAH shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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