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Q606DPG

1995 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

34,750 mi
Last recorded34,750 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 1995 Caterham Seven (S3)28,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ606DPG
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 34,750 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 34,558 miles

rear lower dif mounting slight play

Pass 5 Jun 2019 34,003 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 33,443 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside wiper hitting frame

Fail 5 Jun 2018 33,436 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside wiper hitting frame

Pass 16 Jun 2017 33,235 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 33,235 miles

Brake pedal spongy all four (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 31,188 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 31,188 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 26 May 2015 30,260 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 28,726 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 28,726 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 28,664 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 28,428 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 28,081 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 27,886 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 26,935 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 26,377 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 25,964 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 25,450 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 25,369 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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Q606DPG is a 1995 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1995 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 28,286 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 Q606DPG, 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 31 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q606DPG registered?

Q606DPG is a 1995 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 27 April 1995.

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