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Q717UWP

1971 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,283 mi
Last recorded31,283 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 1971 Caterham Seven (S3)21,690 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ717UWP
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2011 31,283 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 31,283 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 31,283 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 31,283 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake pads getting low?

fuel guage dont work

oil guage dont work

roll bar lose

speedo dont work

Pass 3 Jul 2008 31,283 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 31,283 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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Q717UWP is a 1971 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 21,690 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 Q717UWP, 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 55 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 Q717UWP registered?

Q717UWP is a 1971 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 January 1971.

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