MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,283 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is Q717UWP safe to buy?
The MOT history for Q717UWP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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