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Q641RGF

1980 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,620 mi
Last recorded3,620 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ641RGF
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 3,620 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front lower wishbone arm front inner bolts loose

slight play in nearside front s/a lower bush

washers only just reach screen

Pass 18 May 2011 3,601 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 3,468 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 3,448 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 3,443 miles

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

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

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

Position lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)

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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Q641RGF is a 1980 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Q641RGF, 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 46 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q641RGF registered?

Q641RGF is a 1980 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 January 1980.

Is Q641RGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q641RGF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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