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Q602DPG

1994 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

26,457 mi
Last recorded26,457 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 1994 Caterham Seven (S3)27,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ602DPG
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 26,457 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 26,391 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 25,216 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 25,206 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 24,977 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 May 2019 24,977 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 24,940 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 24,920 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 24,746 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 24,738 miles

Fuel pipe insecure under bonnet rubbing on steering column (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear foglamp not working

Pass 1 Apr 2015 24,319 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 24,319 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 23,569 miles

Rear brakes imbalance

Pass 15 Jul 2011 22,567 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 21,932 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 21,932 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 21,932 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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Q602DPG is a 1994 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1994 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 27,444 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 Q602DPG, 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 32 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q602DPG registered?

Q602DPG is a 1994 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 January 1994.

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