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Q699JKP

1989 Caterham Seven (S3)

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,959 mi
Last recorded12,959 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 1989 Caterham Seven (S3)20,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ699JKP
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 12,959 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 12,837 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 12,837 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 12,793 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 12,793 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 12,776 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 12,730 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 12,704 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 12,575 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 12,445 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 12,399 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 12,366 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 12,332 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 12,331 miles

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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Q699JKP is a 1989 Caterham Seven (S3) in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Q699JKP, 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 Q699JKP registered?

Q699JKP is a 1989 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 12 May 1989.

Is Q699JKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q699JKP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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