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Q651DDC

1990 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,878 mi
Last recorded35,878 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 1990 Caterham Seven (S3)25,735 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ651DDC
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2014 35,878 miles

play on both front inner steering joints

Pass 9 Jul 2013 35,878 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 May 2012 35,878 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 31 Aug 2010 35,878 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 35,878 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 35,171 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 32,365 miles

1, no windscreen fitted. 2, rear tyres getting low

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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Q651DDC is a 1990 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1990 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 25,735 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 Q651DDC, 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 36 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q651DDC registered?

Q651DDC is a 1990 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 9 March 1990.

Is Q651DDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q651DDC shows 7 tests 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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