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Q707RAE

1989 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1691cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

8,631 mi
Last recorded8,631 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 1989 Caterham Seven (S3)20,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ707RAE
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,691cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 8,631 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 8,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 8,620 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 8,437 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 8,435 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.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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Q707RAE is a 1989 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Q707RAE, 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 Q707RAE registered?

Q707RAE is a 1989 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is Q707RAE safe to buy?

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