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Q697RNH

1989 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,334 mi
Last recorded17,334 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2007
Typical for 1989 Caterham Seven (S3)20,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ697RNH
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2007 17,334 miles

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 17,334 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 17,065 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 16,548 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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Q697RNH is a 1989 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 20,870 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 Q697RNH, 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 37 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q697RNH registered?

Q697RNH is a 1989 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 18 August 1989.

Is Q697RNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q697RNH shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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