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Q729LFL

1993 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

15,676 mi
Last recorded15,676 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 1993 Caterham Seven (S3)23,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ729LFL
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 15,676 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 15,675 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Reverse lights inoperative

Pass 10 Aug 2017 15,636 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 15,607 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear evidence of brake fluid on backing plate, no visible leaks.

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake partially binding

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear both rear shock absorber worn

Pass 16 May 2011 15,606 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2010 15,565 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 15,534 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 15,533 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 15,474 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 15,430 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 15,430 miles

Offside Rear rear 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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Q729LFL is a 1993 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1993 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 23,663 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 Q729LFL, 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 33 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q729LFL registered?

Q729LFL is a 1993 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 25 January 1993.

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